Established in 1864, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of St. Louis (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Missouri. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis (UHSP) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis (UHSP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 158 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 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UHSP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.