Established in 1835, Oglethorpe University is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Atlanta (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Georgia. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Oglethorpe University (Oglethorpe) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Oglethorpe University (Oglethorpe) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 187 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 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Oglethorpe 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.