Established in 1795, Saint Patrick's College, Maynooth is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Maynooth (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), County Kildare. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, Saint Patrick's College, Maynooth (SPCM) is a very small coeducational Irish higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Saint Patrick's College, Maynooth (SPCM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 227 years old Irish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SPCM 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.