Founded in 2005, William Carey University, Meghalaya is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Shillong (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Meghalaya. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, William Carey University, Meghalaya (WCU) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. William Carey University, Meghalaya (WCU) 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 17 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Indian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.