Founded in 1893, Montana State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Bozeman (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Montana. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Montana State University (MSU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Montana State University (MSU) 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 126 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.