Founded in 1874, University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of River Falls (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Wisconsin. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF) is a medium-sized coeducational US higher education institution. University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF) 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 148 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. UWRF 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.