Founded in 1886, The American College of Thessaloniki is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Thessaloniki (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Central Macedonia. Officially recognized by the New England Commission of Higher Education, The American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) is a very small coeducational Greek higher education institution. The American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 136 years old Greek higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Greek higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ACT 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.