Founded in 1787, University of Pittsburgh is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Pittsburgh (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Greensburg, Johnstown, Bradford, Titusville. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, University of Pittsburgh is a very large coeducational US higher education institution. University of Pittsburgh 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 235 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 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. University of Pittsburgh 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.