Northwest College is one of the leading providers of higher education in the United States. Formerly known as University of Wyoming Northwest Center, the college has been operational for more than 55 years. Spread on more than 100 acres of land, its facilities include residence halls, a cultural resource and child care center, technology-based library, observatory, Equine Center, agriculture pavilion, gymnasium, sports building, and a fitness center. Located in Powell, Wyo., the college offers majors in more than 15 areas, such as anthropology, fine arts, criminal justice, English, foreign languages, journalism, librarianship, mathematics, music, philosophy, physical education, political science, psychology, sociology, and theatrical studies. Its preprofessional options include architecture, natural sciences, business administration, chiropractic, dental hygiene, fisheries, forestry, geology, medicine, natural resources, naturopathic medicine, oceanography, optometry, and nursing.