Founded in 1787, Franklin and Marshall College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Lancaster (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Franklin and Marshall College (F&M) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Franklin and Marshall College (F&M) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 235 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. F&M 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.