Northwest Indian College is a public 2-year college in Bellingham, Washington with 629 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $9,346 a year after grants and graduates 22% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Northwest Indian College acceptance rate and admissions
Northwest Indian College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Northwest Indian College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $4,365 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $6,000 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $16,477 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $9,346 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $9,346 a year after grants and scholarships, $7,131 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Northwest Indian College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Northwest Indian College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 22% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $35,232 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Earnings compared
Northwest Indian College majors and what graduates earn
Northwest Indian College awarded bachelor's degrees in 4 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business administration ($58,804).
All 4 majors at Northwest Indian College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | 24 | n/a | $58,804 | n/a |
| Human services | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental science | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Students and location
- 629 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 74% women, 26% men
- 14 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize suburb
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Northwest Indian College?
No. Northwest Indian College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Northwest Indian College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $4,365 for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $9,346 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest Indian College?
22% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Northwest Indian College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $35,232 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.