Northwest Indian College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6938 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1910 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1821 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #43 of 57 | In Washington |
| #3 of 4 | In Bellingham |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 696
- Male:Female Ratio
- 25:75
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- nwic.edu
Northwest Indian College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northwest Indian College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
289 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
292 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Northwest Indian College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 137 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71 (24%) |
| Two or more races | 65 (22%) |
| White | 16 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 1 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,084
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,564 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,564 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $3,564 |
| Fee in-district | $405 |
| Fee in-state | $405 |
| Fee out-of-state | $405 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 86 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $5,550 |
| Room charge | $2,700 |
| Meal charge | $2,850 |
Northwest Indian College majors
Northwest Indian College has granted 46 bachelor's degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northwest Indian College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 67 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | 16 |
| Environmental Science | 14 | |
| Human Services, General | 9 | |
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 5 | |
| Public Administration | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 81 | 46 |
Northwest Indian College has a graduation rate of 27%, which is among the 10% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 27% | 25% | 29% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northwest Indian College has published 72 scientific papers with 1,467 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Biology, Ecology, Law, Sociology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 | 19 |
| 2014 | 3 | 30 |
| 2015 | 3 | 20 |
| 2016 | 8 | 28 |
| 2017 | 11 | 62 |
| 2018 | 8 | 110 |
| 2019 | 5 | 181 |
| 2020 | 4 | 173 |
| 2021 | 5 | 222 |
| 2022 | 6 | 198 |
| 2023 | 1 | 201 |
| 2024 | 5 | 181 |
General info
| Total FTE staff | 163 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Tribal Colleges |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2522 Kwina Rd Bellingham, Washington, 98226-9217 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 91,000 |
| Phone | 3606762772 |