Established in 1965, California State University, Bakersfield is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Bakersfield (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, California State University, Bakersfield (CSU Bakersfield) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. California State University, Bakersfield (CSU Bakersfield) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 57 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 20-30% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CSU Bakersfield 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.