Established in 1905, Research College of Nursing is a for-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Kansas City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Missouri. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Research College of Nursing is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Research College of Nursing offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Research College of Nursing also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.