Established in 1843, College of the Holy Cross is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Worcester (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, College of the Holy Cross (CHC) is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. College of the Holy Cross (CHC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 179 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 30-40% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CHC 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.