Founded in 1743, University of Delaware is a non-profit public private partnership higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Newark (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Delaware.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, University of Delaware (UD) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Delaware (UD) 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 277 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 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 