Established in 1866, Carleton College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Northfield (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Minnesota. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Carleton College is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Carleton College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 156 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 20-30% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Carleton College 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.