Established in 1906, Western Kentucky University is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Bowling Green (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kentucky. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. Western Kentucky University (WKU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 116 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. WKU 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.