Founded in 1856, University of Maryland is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of College Park (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Maryland. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, University of Maryland is a very large coeducational US higher education institution. University of Maryland offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 166 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. University of Maryland 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.