Founded in 1961, California Institute of the Arts is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Valencia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 61 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CalArts also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.