Established in 1974, Fielding Graduate University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Santa Barbara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Fielding Graduate University (FGU) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Fielding Graduate University (FGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 46 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 