Established in 1882, Northwestern College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Orange City (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Iowa.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Northwestern College (NWC) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational 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. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 138 years old 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. 