Established in 1766, the Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of New Brunswick (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New Jersey. This institution also has a branch campus in Newark and Camden. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (Rutgers) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (Rutgers) 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 257-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 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Rutgers 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.