Founded in 1871, University of Central Missouri is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Warrensburg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Missouri. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Central Missouri (UCM) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. University of Central Missouri (UCM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 151 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. UCM 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.