Founded in 1851, Notre Dame de Namur University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Belmont (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 171 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 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NDNU 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.