Established in 2005, Ishikawa Prefectural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Nonoichi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ishikawa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Ishikawa Prefectural University is a coeducational Japanese higher education institution. Ishikawa Prefectural University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 17 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. Ishikawa Prefectural University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.