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Northwest Indian College

Overview of Northwest Indian College

Northwest Indian College is found in Bellingham, WA. Bellingham is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at Northwest Indian College.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.

Northwest Indian College Selectivity

Northwest Indian College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Students numbered 584 in 2007 at Northwest Indian College. The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Northwest Indian College are 40 years old or older.

Northwest Indian College Tuition and Affordability

The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Through education, Northwest Indian College promotes indigenous self-determination and knowledge."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Northwest Indian College

Northwest Indian College
2522 Kwina Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226-9217
General Phone: (360) 676-2772
http://www.nwic.edu

Northwest Indian College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts41liberal arts and humanities, Native American studies, interdisciplinary studies
Therapy And Counseling3substance abuse counseling
Education And Teaching2early childhood education
Science0physical sciences
Mechanics And Repair0computer repair

Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Indian College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree467
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years05
Award of less than 1 academic year01

Student Body

Northwest Indian College is a tribal college.

In 2007, Northwest Indian College had a total enrollment of 584 students (441 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White11%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian80%
Unknown6%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1910%
20-219%
22-2410%
25-2914%
30-3410%
35-3911%
40-4917%
50-6415%
65+3%

Northwest Indian College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time41 %
Part-Time33 %

Northwest Indian College Room and Board (2007)

Northwest Indian College offers campus housing for 55 of its 441 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Bellingham, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Northwest Indian College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,646
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 2,646
Room and board$ 8,550
Books and supplies$ 896
Other expenses$ 3,650

Financial Aid:
Northwest Indian College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2180000)

Northwest Indian College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track136

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year13$31,0106$30,862
All faculty totalacademic year13$31,0106$30,862

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Northwest Indian College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total011
All Other Sports011

Northwest Indian College Degree Programs (2007)

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

SCIENCE
Physical Sciences

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Northwest Indian College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northwest Indian College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Northwest Indian College % of degrees in liberal arts
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Northwest Indian College % students 40 years or older
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Northwest Indian College Minority % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Northwest Indian College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Northwest Indian College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Northwest Indian College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships

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