Established in 1891, California Institute of Technology is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Pasadena (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. California Institute of Technology (Caltech) 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 131 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 0-10% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Caltech 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.