Founded in 1840, Bethany College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Bethany (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), West Virginia. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Bethany College is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Reformed religion. Bethany College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 182 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. Bethany College 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.