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Northwest Indian College
- 2522 Kwina Rd
- Bellingham, WA 98226
- OPEID College Code: 02180000
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- General Phone: (360) 676-2772
- President: Cheryl Crazy Bull
- Website: www.nwic.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 584

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Through education, Northwest Indian College promotes indigenous self-determination and knowledge.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Tribal College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Tribal Colleges
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 63%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 51% | 25% | 8% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $3,142 | $2,124 | $913 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,646 | $2,646 | $2,646 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $2,646 | $2,646 | $2,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $896 | $895 | $894 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,550 | - | - |
| Other Expenses | $3,650 | - | - |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,950 | $6,950 | $6,924 |
| Other Expenses | $3,650 | $3,600 | $3,594 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,650 | $3,600 | $3,594 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,742 | $3,541 | $3,540 |
| Out of State | $15,742 | $3,541 | $3,540 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,142 | $14,091 | $14,058 |
| Out of State | $14,142 | $14,091 | $14,058 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,192 | $7,141 | $7,134 |
| Out of State | $7,192 | $7,141 | $7,134 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | |||
| Early Childhood Education | - | 2 | - |
| Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies | |||
| Native American Studies | - | 18 | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |||
| Substance Abuse, Addiction Counseling | - | 3 | - |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | |||
| Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities, Other | - | 23 | - |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | |||
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology | - | - | - |
| Physical Sciences | |||
| Physical Sciences | - | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 584 Undergraduate: 584
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 200 Female: 384
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 200 Female: 384
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 345 Part-Time: 239
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 345 Part-Time: 239
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 479 | 82% |
| Black | 2 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 10 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 2% |
| White | 58 | 10% |
| Unknown | 24 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 11 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 56 | 10% |
| Ages 20-21 | 50 | 9% |
| Ages 22-24 | 59 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 80 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 60 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 64 | 11% |
| Ages 40-49 | 98 | 17% |
| Ages 50-65 | 87 | 15% |
| Age Over 65 | 18 | 3% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 161 | 112 | 49 |
| Faculty Status | 19 | 19 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 65 | 19 | 46 |
| Primarily Instruction | 65 | 19 | 46 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 29 | 29 | - |
| Other Professionals | 33 | 33 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 34 | 31 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 22 | 22 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 4 | 4 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $30,963 (19) | $31,010 (13) | $30,862 (6) |
| Instructor | $30,963 (19) | $31,010 (13) | $30,862 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $30,963 (19) | $31,010 (13) | $30,862 (6) |
| Instructor | $30,963 (19) | $31,010 (13) | $30,862 (6) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 5% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 3% |
| Female | 6% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 6% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | - |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | - | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
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