Founded in 2011, American University of Madaba is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Madaba (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Jordan, American University of Madaba (AUM) is a very small coeducational Jordanian higher education institution. American University of Madaba (AUM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 10 years old Jordanian 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 Jordanian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AUM 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.