Founded in 1949, California State University, Long Beach is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Long Beach (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a very large coeducational US higher education institution. California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) 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 73 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 30-40% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CSULB 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.