Founded in 1886, John Carroll University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of University Heights (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ohio. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, John Carroll University (JCU) is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. John Carroll University (JCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 136 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 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. JCU 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.