Established in 1913, Northwest Nazarene University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Nampa (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Idaho. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is a medium-sized coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Evangelical religion. Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 109 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.