Founded in 1917, Mercy College of Ohio is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Toledo (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ohio. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Mercy College of Ohio is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Mercy College of Ohio offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 105 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 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. Mercy College of Ohio also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.