Established in 2005, Lead City University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Ibadan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Oyo. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Lead City University (LCU) is a small coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Lead City University (LCU) 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, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 17 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Nigerian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. LCU 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, as well as administrative services.