Founded in 1840, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small town of Saint Mary of the Woods (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), Indiana. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) 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 182 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 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SMWC 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.