Established in 1842, Willamette University is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Salem (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Oregon. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Willamette University is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Willamette University 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 180 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 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Willamette 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, as well as administrative services.