Founded in 1889, Webb Institute is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Glen Cove (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Webb Institute is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Webb Institute offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 133 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 30-40% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Webb Institute also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.