Established in 1989, the United States International University Africa is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Nairobi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, United States International University Africa (USIU-Africa) is a medium-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. United States International University Africa (USIU-Africa) 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 35-year-old Kenyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Kenyan higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USIU-Africa 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.