Founded in 1938, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Pomona (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 84 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 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Cal Poly Pomona 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.