Established in 1957, École Supérieure de Chimie Organique et Minérale (Graduate School of Organic and Mineral Chemistry) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Compiègne (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Hauts-de-France. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Innovation, France (Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of France), École Supérieure de Chimie Organique et Minérale (ESCOM) is a very small coeducational French higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. École Supérieure de Chimie Organique et Minérale (ESCOM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 65 years old French higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this French higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ESCOM 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.