Founded in 1941, Utah Valley University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Orem (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Utah. This institution also has a branch campus in Heber. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Utah Valley University (UVU) is a very large coeducational US higher education institution. Utah Valley University (UVU) 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 in several areas of study. 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. UVU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.