Established in 1887, Occidental College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Los Angeles (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Occidental College (Oxy) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Occidental College (Oxy) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 135 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Oxy 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, as well as administrative services.