Founded in 1909, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of La Crosse (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Wisconsin. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a large coeducational US higher education institution. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 113 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 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 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.