Northwest Indian College

Location: Bellingham, WA

• Type: Public
• Setting: Suburban
• In-state tuition: $4,365
• Out-of-state tuition: $4,365
• Graduation rate: 18%
• Total enrollment: 629

Northwest Indian College, a very small public university in Bellingham, serves as a tribally controlled institution that emphasizes indigenous knowledge and community leadership within a suburban setting. This extremely selective school provides a lower-cost path for students seeking to integrate traditional tribal values with academic programs in environmental science and tribal governance. It offers specialized cultural immersion for learners who prioritize tribal sovereignty and heritage despite having below-average graduation outcomes.

Northwest Indian College on PickACampus