Founded in 1847 by the Religious Society of Friends, Earlham College is an independent, coeducational, residential institution of higher learning. Earlham's 800-acre campus lies at the southwestern edge of Richmond, Indiana. Around 1,194 students are currently enrolled in the university. Earlham offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in 40 disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields, as well as permitting self-designed studies and a cooperative program in engineering. Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of Education degrees also are offered by the college.