Established in 1963, the University of Central Florida is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Orlando (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Florida. This institution also has a branch campus in Daytona and Cocoa. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of Central Florida (UCF) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Central Florida (UCF) 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. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 60-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 30-39% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCF 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.