Established in 1954, University of Alaska Anchorage is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Anchorage (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Alaska. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 68 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAA 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.