Established in 1853, Manhattan College is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Riverdale (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Manhattan College is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Manhattan College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 169 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Manhattan 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.