Founded in 1881, University of Connecticut is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Storrs (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Connecticut. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, University of Connecticut (UConn) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. University of Connecticut (UConn) 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, 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 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UConn 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.