Home | Northwest Indian College | Building People, Building Nations Skip to content SAVE THE DATE 2026 Spring Commencement June 18th, 2026 at 1pm Health & Wellness Center Your culture. Your community. Your College. Success Starts Here! Apply Now! OUR MISSION Through education, Northwest Indian College promotes Indigenous self-determination and knowledge. 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. vpixel.piximage(‘2ee36432-14a1-4e54-a0d7-dba5e6e9aa37’); Educational Pathways Explore our Academic Programs, Degrees, Certificates and Vocational Education programs. Events Calendar Explore Campus Events and Activities Apr 26 Apr 27 Apr 28 Apr 28 Apr 28 View Calendar NWIC Extended Campus Locations Northwest Indian College’s main campus is located at the Lummi Nation. The College also has five full service extended campus sites located at Muckleshoot, Nez Perce, Nisqually, Port Gamble S’Klallam and Tulalip. Please use the location links to view details for each extended campus site. Muckleshoot Campus Nisqually Campus Nez Perce Campus Port Gamble S’Klallam Campus Tulalip Campus Through education, Northwest Indian College promotes Indigenous self-determination and knowledge. NWIC By the Numbers Faculty to Student Ratio Students from 29 different states Tribal Nations Represented #1 Most Affordable in WA for Out-of-State Cost "I wouldn’t have known which direction I wanted to go if NWIC didn’t give me the resources and opportunities to choose my own path." “My Indigenous name is T’la’li Palas — it means, ‘the one they come to for information.’ I have always wondered how I would live up to that name. Now I understand it is by gaining the knowledge to make a difference in my community.” – Justice Black-Williams (Lummi, Native Environmental Science student) "NWIC has been life changing for me. This educational journey has allowed me to understand where I come from and how my ancestor’s decisions long ago are affecting my life today." “I have nothing but great things to say about my teachers, advisors and the Board of Trustees. Keep up the great work!” – Shannon Boldt (Lummi, Native Environmental Science student) 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. DONATE TODAY Whats Happening at NWIC August 2025 Lummi Artist Jason LaClair Unveils First Metal Piece at NWIC Lummi Library Earlier this year, NWIC and guests gathered at the Lummi Library entrance to celebrate the installation of Lummi Artist Jason LaClair’s first metal working project. Through the generosity of Barbara […] August 2025 Salish Sea Research Center Hosts 16 Indigenous Undergrads This summer the Salish Sea Research Center hosted 16 Indigenous undergrads for a paid internship, marking its eighth year of the program.Students had the opportunity to work in the lab […] August 2025 NWIC Canoe Family Paddles to Elwha Photo by the Karrer FamilyThis summer, Northwest Indian College’s Canoe Family participated in the annual Tribal Canoe Journey, hosted this year by the The Lower Elwha […] Build Your Future. APPLY TO NWIC Skip to content