Founded in 1964, SIT Graduate Institute is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Brattleboro (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Vermont. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, SIT Graduate Institute is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. SIT Graduate Institute offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SIT Graduate Institute also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.