Established in 1978, Regent University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Virginia Beach (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Virginia. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Regent University is a large coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Evangelical religion. Regent University 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 44 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Regent University 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.