Established in 1941, Northwestern Health Sciences University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Bloomington (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Minnesota.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational 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 degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 79 years old 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. 