Founded in 1980, East-West University is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Chicago (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, East-West University (EWU) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. East-West University (EWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. EWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.