Northwest Indian College

About Northwest Indian College

Northwest Indian College is one of 37 tribal colleges and universities throughout the United States and one of two land grant institutions in the state of Washington. Founded in 1973, Northwest Indian College serves more than 200 tribes and First Nations and trains students to become leaders in their communities. The main campus is located on Lummi Nation near Bellingham, Washington, with extended campuses located in Swinomish, Muckleshoot, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Nisqually, Tulalip and Nez Perce (Idaho). NWIC’s mission, “through education, Northwest Indian College promotes Indigenous self-determination and knowledge.” Located in the beautiful Salish Sea basin, Bellingham offers a unique geography that is both ecologically and culturally diverse.