Established in 1958, California State University, Northridge is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Northridge (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is a very large coeducational US higher education institution. California State University, Northridge (CSUN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 64 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CSUN 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.