Founded in 1931, Ringling College of Art and Design is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Sarasota (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Florida. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Ringling College of Art and Design (RCAD) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Ringling College of Art and Design (RCAD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 91 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RCAD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.