University of Connecticut
Founded in 1881, the University of Connecticut is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Storrs (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Connecticut. This institution also has branch campuses in Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford and Waterbury. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, University of Connecticut (UConn) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Connecticut (UConn) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 142-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UConn also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.