Founded in 1868, Wayne State University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Detroit (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Michigan. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Wayne State University (WSU) is a very large coeducational US higher education institution. Wayne State University (WSU) 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 154 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 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WSU 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.