Established in 1822, Hobart and William Smith Colleges is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Geneva (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 200 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HWS 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.