Founded in 1912, Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small town of Standish (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), Maine. This institution also has a branch campus in Portland. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Saint Joseph's College of Maine (SJC) is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Saint Joseph's College of Maine (SJC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 110 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 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. SJC 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.