Established in 1819, Colgate University is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Hamilton (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Colgate University is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Colgate University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 203 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. Colgate 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, as well as administrative services.