Founded in 1997, Touro University California is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Vallejo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Touro University California (TUC) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Jewish religion. Touro University California (TUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. TUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.