Established in 1872, Glenville State College is a non-profit public state multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Glenville (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), West Virginia. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Glenville State College is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Glenville State College 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. This 150 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 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Glenville State 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.