Founded in 1865, Washburn University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Topeka (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kansas. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Washburn University is a medium-sized coeducational US higher education institution. Washburn 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. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Washburn 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.