Established in 1882, Northwestern College is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Orange City (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Iowa. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Northwestern College (NWC) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Reformed religion. Northwestern College (NWC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 140 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. NWC 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.