Welcome to Northwest Indian College.
Building People, Building Nations.
Northwest Indian College’s student body is diverse, ranging from students straight out of high school, many attracted by our growing athletic program, to returning adult learners of all ages. Over 75 percent of our students come from a federally-recognized Indian tribe and our students represent over 90 different Tribal nations. The Northwest Indian College proudly serves over 1,200 students annually.
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NWIC Extended Campus Locations
Northwest Indian College‘s main campus is located at the Lummi Nation. The College also has six full service extended campus sites located at Muckleshoot, Nez Perce, Nisqually, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Swinomish, and Tulalip. Please use the location links to view details for each extended campus site.
Through education, Northwest Indian College promotes Indigenous self-determination and knowledge.
NWIC By the Numbers
"I decided to continue my education to show my children, nieces, and nephew that if I can, so can they"…
– Rosie Ulrich
"As an adult, I transferred to Northwest Indian College to study about Indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest and more specifically about my community’s culture." …
– Ebony Neal
Please Help Our Native Students Thrive
Our Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to help Northwest Indian College offer our native students more educational opportunities to thrive in a changing world.
Whats Happening at NWIC
NWIC Closing for 3 days
This summer, Northwest Indian College (NWIC) will be closed at all locations Friday, August 26, Monday, August 29 and Tuesday, August 30, 2022, as part of the College’s efforts to support of the mental health and wellness of our employees.
GenCyber Cyber Security Camp
Northwest Indian College GenCyber Cyber Security Camp Northwest Indian College Cooperative Extension and Whatcom Community College team up to present GenCyber Cyber Security Camp. The summer camp was created to […]
Summer 2022 – 100% Tuition Waiver
In a first for Northwest Indian College, all courses for all students will be offered tuition-free for students.Free summer courses are being made available to advance student success, particularly in […]