Founded in 1974, William James College is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Newton (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, William James College (WJC) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. William James College (WJC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 48 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. WJC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.