Founded in 1977, University of the District of Columbia is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Washington (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), District of Columbia. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. University of the District of Columbia (UDC) 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. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UDC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.