Established in 1901, Golden Gate University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of San Francisco (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), California. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Los Angeles, Marina, Roseville, San Jose, Seattle, Walnut Creek. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Golden Gate University (GGU) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Golden Gate University (GGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 121 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.