Founded in 1889, Mayville State University is a non-profit public state multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Mayville (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), North Dakota. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Mayville State University (MSU) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Mayville State University (MSU) 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 in several areas of study. This 133 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. MSU 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.