Established in 2009, University of Massachusetts Global is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Irvine (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 13 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 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. UMass Global 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.