Founded in 1851, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Minneapolis (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Minnesota. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (U of M) is a very large coeducational US higher education institution. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (U of M) 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 171 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. U of M 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.