Founded in 1894, New England College of Optometry is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Boston (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, New England College of Optometry (NECO) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. New England College of Optometry (NECO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NECO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.