Founded in 1964, Bard College at Simon's Rock is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Great Barrington (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Bard College at Simon's Rock is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Bard College at Simon's Rock offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 58 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 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Bard College at Simon's Rock 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, as well as administrative services.