Established in 1869, Dillard University is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of New Orleans (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Louisiana. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Dillard University is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Dillard University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 153 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 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Dillard 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.