Established in 1870, The Ohio State University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Columbus (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Ohio. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Newark, Lima, Marion, Mansfield. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, The Ohio State University (OSU) is a very large coeducational US higher education institution. The Ohio State University (OSU) 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 152 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 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. OSU 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.