Founded in 1871, Shepherd University is a non-profit public state liberal arts higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small town of Shepherdstown (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), West Virginia. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Shepherd University is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Shepherd University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 150 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. Shepherd 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.