Established in 1852, Wartburg College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Waverly (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Iowa. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Wartburg College is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Lutheran religion. Wartburg College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 170 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Wartburg College 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.