Founded in 1881, University of Connecticut is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Storrs (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Connecticut. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, University of Connecticut (UConn) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Connecticut (UConn) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 139 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 