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Northwest Indian College was established in 1979 as the Lummi Indian School of Aquaculture. Commonly known as NWIC, the college is run by the Lummi tribe of Native Americans. Its name was changed to Lummi Community College in 1983, before becoming known by its current name in 1989. The college also operates branch campuses in Nespelem, Auburn, Tulalip, La Conner and Olympia.
NWIC offers programs leading to associate’s, bachelor’s and certificate degrees in areas such as native environmental science, Native American studies, early childhood education, chemical dependency and computer maintenance. The college also offers transfer degree and distance learning programs to its students.
NWIC sponsors basketball and track & field teams. The college also offers financial aid to deserving students in the form of federal, state and local scholarship programs.
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Campus Location2522 Kwina Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226-9217
USA
Main Tel: (360) 676-2772
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
Northwest Indian College HighlightsWhere Northwest Indian College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - A tribal college.
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 46 | 7 | | < 1 year certificate | | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | | 5 |
StudentsNorthwest Indian College is a tribal college. The student enrollment at Northwest Indian College was 584 in 2007 (441 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,646 | | Room and board | $ 8,550 | | Books and supplies | $ 896 | | Other | $ 3,650 |
Financial Aid: Northwest Indian College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 19 |
Housing and MealsNorthwest Indian College provides on-campus housing for 55 of its 441 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (2 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS (41 awarded) - American Indian/Native American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (0 awarded) - Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
SCIENCE (0 awarded) THERAPY AND COUNSELING (3 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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