Founded in 1908, Georgian Court University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Lakewood (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New Jersey. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Georgian Court University is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Georgian Court University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 114 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 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Georgian Court 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.