Founded in 1978, The College of Management - Academic Studies is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Rishon Lezion (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Central District. This institution also has a branch campus in Bnei-Brak. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Israel, The College of Management - Academic Studies (COLMAN) is a medium-sized coeducational Israeli higher education institution. The College of Management - Academic Studies (COLMAN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 44 years old Israeli higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Israeli higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. COLMAN 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, as well as administrative services.