Established in 1941, Northwestern Health Sciences University is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Bloomington (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Minnesota. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 81 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NWHSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.