Founded in 1885, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Milwaukee (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Wisconsin. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 137 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. UWM 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.