Founded in 1851, Albany Law School is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Albany (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, Albany Law School is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Albany Law School offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. 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. Albany Law School also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.