Northwest Indian College

www.nwic.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,969

37.8% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$5,250

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

622

64.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

25.8%

8 Graduates

About

Northwest Indian College is a higher education institution located in Whatcom County, WA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Northwest Indian College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (50 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (3 degrees), and Substance Abuse Counseling (3 degrees).

In 2021, 123 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Indian College. 71.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (109 degrees), 8.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Indian College is $3,969, which is $369 more than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Indian College is $3,969, which is $369 more than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,250.

In 2021, 30% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Indian College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,969

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Northwest Indian College was $3,969. The cost of tuition at Northwest Indian College is $369 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwest Indian College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,250

2021 Value

19.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northwest Indian College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,250. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northwest Indian College grew by 19.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest Indian College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,860

Room and Board

$1,032

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest Indian College was of $7,860 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,032. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwest Indian College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30% of undergraduate students at Northwest Indian College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 60% with respect to 2020, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest Indian College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest Indian College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northwest Indian College had a total enrollment of 622 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Indian College is 401 students and the part-time enrollment is 221. This means that 64.5% of students enrolled at Northwest Indian College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest Indian College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.36% Hispanic or Latino, 8.36% Two or More Races, 2.73% White, 0.643% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.322% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Northwest Indian College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (59.6%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (22.4%) and Two or More Races Female (6.23%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest Indian College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 622 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Indian College is 401 and the part-time enrollment is 221. This means that 64.5% of students enrolled at Northwest Indian College are enrolled full-time compared with 47.5% at similar Tribal Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwest Indian College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

46%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwest Indian College was 46%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Tribal Colleges (50%), Northwest Indian College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwest Indian College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

American Indian or Alaska Native
494 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
52 enrolled students
Two or More Races
52 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest Indian College is 79.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.36% Hispanic or Latino, 8.36% Two or More Races, 2.73% White, 0.643% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.322% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Tribal Colleges is 78.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 14.3% White, and 2.69% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 53 more women than men received degrees from Northwest Indian College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest Indian College is american indian or alaska native (109 degrees awarded). There were 8.38 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Northwest Indian College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (50 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (3 degrees) and Substance Abuse Counseling (3 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest Indian College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (15 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (4 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (24 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Indian College are Social workers, all other (160,295 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (127,683 people), Other managers (86,202 people), Education administrators (42,511 people), and Social & community service managers (39,391 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Indian College in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (15 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (4 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (24 degrees), Human Sciences (6 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (50 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Indian College are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Northwest Indian College are Natural Resources & Conservation (15 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (4 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (24 degrees), Human Sciences (6 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (50 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Indian College are Elementary & secondary schools (279,974 people), Individual & family services (122,658 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (105,133 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (104,315 people), and Outpatient care centers (67,589 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwest Indian College.

Most Common (2021)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
50 degree-majors awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
3 degree-majors awarded
Substance Abuse Counseling
3 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Northwest Indian College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Northwest Indian College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Indian College, which is 0.398 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (88).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwest Indian College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Indian College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.471 times less than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Indian College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 2.13 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

10%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 5% of students graduating from Northwest Indian College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 10% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 14% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Tribal Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (30%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northwest Indian College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (30% graduation rate). Across all Tribal Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

American Indian or Alaska Native
109 degrees awarded
White
13 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Indian College is american indian or alaska native (109 degrees awarded). There were 8.38 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

American Indian or Alaska Native Female
76 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
33 degrees awarded
White Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Indian College is american indian or alaska native female (76 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more american indian or alaska native female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native male (33 degrees).

Operations

Northwest Indian College employs 30 No academic ranks. Most academics at Northwest Indian College are Female No academic rank (18), and Male No academic rank (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Indian College are: Management, with 42 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$8.15M

2021 Salaries

75.7%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Northwest Indian College paid a median of $8.15M in salaries, a 75.7% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Tribal Colleges is 4.24M (34.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.4M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northwest Indian College paid a total of $1.4M to 30 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $895k (21.1%) for similar Tribal Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwest Indian College was No academic rank with 30 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Indian College were Management with 42 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwest Indian College was Female No academic rank with 18 employees, and Male No academic rank with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northwest Indian College.