Founded in 1769, Dartmouth College is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Hanover (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New Hampshire. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Dartmouth College (DC) is a medium-sized coeducational US higher education institution. Dartmouth College (DC) 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 252 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 0-10% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DC 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.