Founded in 1847, University of Iowa is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Iowa City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Iowa. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Cedar Rapids. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Iowa (UI) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Iowa (UI) 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 uniRank 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.