Founded in 1969, Sierra Nevada University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Incline Village (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Nevada. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Sierra Nevada University (SNU) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Sierra Nevada University (SNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 53 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 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SNU 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, as well as administrative services.