Established in 1820, Indiana University Bloomington is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Bloomington (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Indiana. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) 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 uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 199 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 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.