Established in 1865, University of Kansas is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Lawrence (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kansas. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Kansas City, Overland Park, Wichita, Salina. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Kansas (KU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Kansas (KU) 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 154 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 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.