Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Statesboro (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Georgia. This institution also has a branch campus in Savannah. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Georgia Southern University (GSU) is a very large coeducational US higher education institution. Georgia Southern University (GSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 115 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 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. GSU 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.