Founded in 1874, University of Nevada, Reno is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Reno (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nevada.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 145 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 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 