Northwest Indian College

Non-profit

Public

Regional

Founded in 1973, Northwest Indian College is the only accredited tribal higher education institution to serve reservation communities in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Over 2,300 students attend NWIC, many of whom pursue distance education powered by Canvas. Through telecourses and videoconferencing, distance learners can engage with their peers and instructors in real time at six satellite locations. Canvas also lets students access asynchronous coursework, prioritizing independent learning. Self-paced classes enable candidates to maintain full-time work schedules and take care of their families while pursuing their degree. NWIC students can earn undergraduate degrees through a hybrid program structure. Associate credentials cover technical fields like information technology and public/tribal administration. The college also offers bachelor's programs in native studies leadership, business management, and native environmental science. In the environmental track, coursework centers on marine sciences, ethnobotany, community education, and environmental policy. Candidates engage in experiential learning by completing place-based research projects and internships. NWIC charges per-credit tuition based on residency status.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

56% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

93% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

82% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:
Required
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation:
Not required or recommended
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*: Implied no

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

48k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

11%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Programs

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Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Architecture And Related Services

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Library Science

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts