Founded in 1888, Clarkson College is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Omaha (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Nebraska. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Clarkson College is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Anglican religion. Clarkson College 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, master degrees in several areas of study. This 134 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 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. Clarkson College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.