Founded in 1974, University of Houston-Clear Lake is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Houston (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Texas. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Sugarland, Pearland, Alvin, Katy. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 46 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UHCL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.