Founded in 1954, United States Air Force Academy is a non-profit public federal liberal arts higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Colorado Springs (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Colorado. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 68 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 10-20% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USAFA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.