Established in 1865, University of Kansas is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Lawrence (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kansas. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Kansas City, Overland Park, Wichita, Salina. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Kansas (KU) is a very large coeducational US higher education institution. University of Kansas (KU) 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 157 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 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KU 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.