Founded in 1932, Marymount California University is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Rancho Palos Verdes (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Marymount California University is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Marymount California University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 90 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. Marymount California University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.