Founded in 1787, University of Pittsburgh is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Pittsburgh (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Greensburg, Johnstown, Bradford, Titusville. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, University of Pittsburgh is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Pittsburgh 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 232 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 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.