Founded in 1957, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Edwardsville (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Illinois. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Alton, East St. Louis, Carbondale, Springfield. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) 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 65 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 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SIUE 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.