Founded in 1804, the Ohio University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Athens (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ohio. This institution also has branch campuses in Chillicothe, Ironton, St. Clairsville, Lancaster and Zanesville. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Ohio University is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Ohio University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 220-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Ohio 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.