Founded in 1891, Central Washington University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Ellensburg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Washington. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Des Moines, Lynnwood, Pierce County, Kent, Moses Lake, Wenatchee, Yakima. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Central Washington University (CWU) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. Central Washington University (CWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 130 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 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CWU 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.