Founded in 1890, Washington State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Pullman (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Washington. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Washington State University (WSU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Washington State University (WSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 129 years old 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment.