Founded in 1967, Penn State College of Medicine is a non-profit public state specialized higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Hershey (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Penn State College of Medicine (PSMSHMC) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Penn State College of Medicine (PSMSHMC) 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 55 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PSMSHMC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.