Founded in 1969, The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Huntsville (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, The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) 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 51 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. 