Established in 1885, the Arizona State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tempe (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Arizona. This institution also has branch campuses in Mesa, Phoenix, Glendale and Lake Havasu City. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Arizona State University (ASU Tempe) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Arizona State University (ASU Tempe) 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 139-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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ASU Tempe 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.