Northwest Indian College is a public tribal land-grant community college located in Bellingham, Washington, United States. Here is a detailed introduction to the college:

History:

The college's history can be traced back to the Lummi Indian Aquaculture School, which was established in 1973 to train technicians for fish and crustacean hatcheries operated by Indians in the United States and Canada.

In 1983, the Lummi Nation chartered Lummi Community College as a two-year comprehensive Indian college to provide post-secondary education for Indians in the Pacific Northwest.

In 1988, Lummi Community College applied for accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and was awarded accreditation in 1993. In 1994, the college was designated as a land-grant college, becoming an educational institution recognized by the US government along with 31 other tribal colleges. It was finally renamed Northwest Indian College on January 20, 1989.

Academic Programs:

Offers a variety of degree programs, including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science (Transfer), Associate of Applied Science (Transfer), and Associate of Technical Arts.

In 2011, it was one of seven tribal colleges in the United States to offer degrees related to tribal management.

The college has an open admissions policy and does not require SAT or ACT scores for application.

Campus and Facilities:

The campus is located on the Lummi Nation Reservation, and also has campuses in Swinomish, Tulalip, Port Gamble, Marcus Hutter, Nisqually, and Nez Perce.

The school's teaching facilities can meet students' learning and practical needs.

Faculty: There are approximately 100 faculty members, including 33 full-time faculty and 67 part-time faculty.

Student Population:

The number of undergraduates is approximately 622 (data subject to change). The student population has a high degree of ethnic diversity, with a high proportion of Native Americans, reflecting the college's focus and mission on the education of Native American students.

In terms of the gender ratio of students, males account for 24% and females account for 76%.

Ranking and Honors: It has a certain position in the rankings of some tribal colleges, but it is usually not dominant in the national comprehensive university rankings. However, its contribution to Indian education and its influence in tribal communities have been widely recognized.

In general, Northwest Indian College is a college dedicated to providing higher education for Indians, which is of great significance to the protection and inheritance of Indian culture and the cultivation of Indian talents.