Founded in 1971, SUNY Empire State College is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Saratoga Springs (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, SUNY Empire State College (ESC) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. SUNY Empire State College (ESC) 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 51 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ESC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.