Established in 1970, Pardee RAND Graduate School is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Santa Monica (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Pardee RAND Graduate School (PRGS) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Pardee RAND Graduate School (PRGS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 52 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PRGS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.