Established in 1847, Lawrence University is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Appleton (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Wisconsin. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Lawrence University is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Lawrence University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 175 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on 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. Lawrence 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.