Founded in 1856, Auburn University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Auburn (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Alabama.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Auburn University (AU) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Auburn University (AU) 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 164 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on 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. 