Founded in 1874, Colorado College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Colorado Springs (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Colorado. This institution also has a branch campus in Crestone. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Colorado College (CC) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Colorado College (CC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 148 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 10-20% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CC 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.