Founded in 1963, University of Missouri-St. Louis is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of St. Louis (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Missouri.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) 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 57 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 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 