Founded in 1952, Columbia College Hollywood is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Tarzana (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Columbia College Hollywood is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Columbia College Hollywood offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 70 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Columbia College Hollywood also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.