Founded in 1862, University of South Dakota is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Vermillion (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), South Dakota. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of South Dakota (USD) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. University of South Dakota (USD) 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 160 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 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USD 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.