Founded in 1985, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Quincy (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences (BRCN) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences (BRCN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 37 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. BRCN 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.