Established in 1997, Kenya Methodist University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Meru (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Nairobi, Mombasa. Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Kenya Methodist University (KEMU) is a medium-sized coeducational Kenyan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Kenya Methodist University (KEMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 25 years old Kenyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Kenyan higher education organization a least selective institution. KEMU 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.