Founded in 1966, The University of West Los Angeles is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Inglewood (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, The University of West Los Angeles (UWLA) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. The University of West Los Angeles (UWLA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UWLA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.