Established in 1867, New England Conservatory 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 Conservatory (NEC) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. New England Conservatory (NEC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 155 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 30-40% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NEC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.