Established in 1887, Whittier College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Whittier (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Whittier College (WC) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Whittier College (WC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 135 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. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. WC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.