Established in 1926, Long Island University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Brooklyn (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), New York. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: New York City, Brooklyn, Brentwood, Riverhead, Westchester. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Long Island University (LIU) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. Long Island University (LIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 96 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 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LIU 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.