Established in 1998, Ave Maria University is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Ave Maria (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Florida. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Ave Maria University (AMU) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Ave Maria University (AMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 24 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 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.