Northwest Indian College

Public two-year college in Bellingham, WA that costs an average of $9,346 a year after financial aid and graduates 22% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$9,346
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
22%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$35,232

PublicMidsize suburb629 undergraduates

Cost of Northwest Indian College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$16,477
Tuition and fees, in-state$4,365
Housing and food (on campus)$6,000
Books and supplies$528
Average net price after aid$9,346

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$9,378
$30,001–48,000$8,538
$48,001–75,000$9,208
$75,001–110,000$9,930
$110,001+$15,737

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Northwest Indian College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate22%
First-year retention55%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$36,244
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$35,232
Rank in Washington (earnings)26th of 26 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants59%
Students with federal loans0%

Majors and programs at Northwest Indian College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations40——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies13——
Human Services21——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research21——

Certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations11——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies———
Hospitality Administration/Management1——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services5——
Human Services37——

Associate's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations10——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities142——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions14——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1——
Public Administration3——
Public Health4——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11——

Similar colleges in Washington

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Grays Harbor CollegeAberdeen$12,588—$44,277
Cascadia CollegeBothell$19,544—$65,772
Big Bend Community CollegeMoses Lake$16,900—$45,128
Centralia CollegeCentralia$17,394—$45,534
Wenatchee Valley CollegeWenatchee$16,742—$45,574
Lower Columbia CollegeLongview$7,341—$45,498
Whatcom Community CollegeBellingham$17,524—$48,317
Walla Walla Community CollegeWalla Walla$14,397—$48,220

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About Northwest Indian College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationBellingham, WA
SettingMidsize suburb
Undergraduates629
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websitenwic.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Northwest Indian College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $16,477 a year (tuition and fees: $4,365). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,346 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,378.

How much do Northwest Indian College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $35,232 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 26th of 26 similar colleges in Washington.

What is Northwest Indian College's graduation rate?

22% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 55% of first-year students return for a second year.