Established in 1990, University of the West is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Rosemead (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, University of the West (Uwest) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Buddhist religion. University of the West (Uwest) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 32 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Uwest also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.