Northwest Indian College: Narrative Description

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NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE B-8

2522 Kwina Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98226
Tel: (360)676-2772; Admissions: (360)676-2772; Fax: (360)738-0136; Web Site: http://www.nwic.edu/

Description: Federally supported, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees (also offers bachelor's degree in elementary education in conjunction with Washington State University). Founded 1978. Setting: 5-acre rural campus. Endowment: $3 million. Total enrollment: 1,189. Students come from 6 states and territories, 2 other countries, 75% 25 or older. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, self-designed majors, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements: Open admission. Required: high school transcript. Placement: TABE required. Entrance: noncompetitive. Notification: continuous. Preference given to Native Americans.

Collegiate Environment: Choral group. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. College housing not available. 22 computers available on campus for general student use.

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