Founded in 1848, University of Mississippi is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of University (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Mississippi.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of Mississippi  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Mississippi 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 172 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. 