Founded in 1889, University of Idaho is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Moscow (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Idaho. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, University of Idaho (UI) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. University of Idaho (UI) 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 133 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UI 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.