Established in 1844, Saint Mary's College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Notre Dame (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Indiana. This institution also has a branch campus in South Bend. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Saint Mary's College is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) women only US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Saint Mary's College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 176 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 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Saint Mary's 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.