Established in 1947, Bethel University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Mishawaka (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Indiana. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Bethel University is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Evangelical religion. Bethel University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 75 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Bethel University 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.