Northwest Indian College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,564

2023 Average Net Price

$9,875

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

696

69% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

28.6%

4 Graduates

About

Northwest Indian College is a higher education institution located in Whatcom County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Northwest Indian College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (67 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (5 degrees), and Substance Abuse Counseling (5 degrees).

In 2023, 150 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Indian College. 79.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 20.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (143 degrees), 35.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Indian College is $3,564, which is $−36 less than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Indian College is $3,564, which is $36 less than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,875.

In 2023, 100% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Indian College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,564

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northwest Indian College was $3,564. The cost of tuition at Northwest Indian College is $−36 less 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

$9,875

2023 Value

183%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northwest Indian College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,875. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northwest Indian College grew by 183%.

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

$11,726

Room and Board

$1,032

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest Indian College was of $11,726 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 43.7% between 2022 and 2023.

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

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

100% of undergraduate students at Northwest Indian College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 100% 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.

Enrollment

Northwest Indian College had a total enrollment of 696 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Indian College is 480 students and the part-time enrollment is 216. This means that 69% of students enrolled at Northwest Indian College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest Indian College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.34% Two or More Races, 2.3% White, 0.718% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.144% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Northwest Indian College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (59.5%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (20.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest Indian College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 696 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Indian College is 480 and the part-time enrollment is 216. This means that 69% of students enrolled at Northwest Indian College are enrolled full-time compared with 48.2% 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

53%

2023 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 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Tribal Colleges (51.5%), Northwest Indian College had a retention rate higher 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 (2023)

American Indian or Alaska Native
538 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
71 enrolled students
Two or More Races
65 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest Indian College is 77.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.34% Two or More Races, 2.3% White, 0.718% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.144% 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 79.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 13.6% White, and 2.6% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2023, 88 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 (143 degrees awarded). There were 35.8 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Northwest Indian College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (67 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (5 degrees) and Substance Abuse Counseling (5 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Cultural & Gender Studies (7 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (1,014,504 people), Other managers (767,057 people), Financial managers (516,305 people), Chief executives & legislators (400,242 people), and Human resources workers (256,026 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Indian College in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (7 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (29 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (67 degrees), and Business (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Northwest Indian College are Cultural & Gender Studies (7 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (29 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (67 degrees), and Business (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,268,831 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (561,788 people), Computer Systems Design (536,601 people), Banking & related activities (508,805 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (468,342 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 (2023)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
67 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
5 degrees awarded
Substance Abuse Counseling
5 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Northwest Indian College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 67 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 2023

119

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Indian College, which is 0.261 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (119).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Indian College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.264 times less than the 53 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Indian College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 3.79 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from Northwest Indian College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% 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 (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Northwest Indian College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (50% graduation rate). Across all Tribal Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

American Indian or Alaska Native
143 degrees awarded
White
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Indian College is american indian or alaska native (143 degrees awarded). There were 35.8 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

American Indian or Alaska Native Female
115 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
28 degrees awarded
White Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Indian College is american indian or alaska native female (115 degrees awarded). There were 4.11 times more american indian or alaska native female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native male (28 degrees).

Operations

Northwest Indian College employs 27 No academic ranks. Most academics at Northwest Indian College are Female No academic rank (17), and Male No academic rank (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Indian College are: Management, with 32 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 28 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$13.9M - Federal
$16.3k - State
$81.5k - Local

As of 2023, Northwest Indian College received $13.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $16.3k from state grants and contracts, and $81.5k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$11.5M

2023 Salaries

20.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Northwest Indian College paid a median of $11.5M in salaries, a 20.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 75.7% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Tribal Colleges is 4.83M (35.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.36M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Northwest Indian College paid a total of $1.36M to 27 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $417k (7.86%) for similar Tribal Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwest Indian College was No academic rank with 27 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Indian College were Management with 32 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwest Indian College was Female No academic rank with 17 employees, and Male No academic rank with 10 employees.

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

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