Established in 1966, York College, City University of New York is a non-profit public state multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Jamaica (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, York College, City University of New York (York) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. York College, City University of New York (York) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 56 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 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. York also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.