Founded in 1846, Carroll University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Waukesha (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Wisconsin. This institution also has a branch campus in Milwaukee. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Carroll University is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. Carroll University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 176 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. Carroll University 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.