Founded in 1895, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of North Dartmouth (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth) 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 125 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. 