Established in 1974, Pacifica Graduate Institute is a for-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Carpinteria (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), California. This institution also has a branch campus in Santa Barbara. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Pacifica Graduate Institute (PGI) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Pacifica Graduate Institute (PGI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PGI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.