Established in 1885, Goucher College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Towson (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Maryland. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Goucher College is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Goucher College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 137 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 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Goucher College 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.