Established in 1893, American University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized city of Washington (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), District of Columbia.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, American University (AU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. American University (AU) 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 EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 127 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 20-30% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 