Founded in 1895, Gratz College is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Melrose Park (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Gratz College is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Jewish religion. Gratz College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 127 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Gratz College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.