Founded in 1934, Northwest University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Kirkland (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Washington. This institution also has a branch campus in Seattle. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Northwest University (NU) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Pentecostal religion. Northwest University (NU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 86 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 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NU 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.