Established in 1881, New Jersey Institute of Technology is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Newark (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), New Jersey. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 141 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NJIT 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.