Established in 1967, Great Basin College is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Elko (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Nevada. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump, Winnemucca. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Great Basin College (GBC) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Great Basin College (GBC) 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 in several areas of study. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GBC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.