Established in 1969, Caribbean University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Bayamón (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Carolina, Ponce, Vega Baja. Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Caribbean University is a very small coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Caribbean University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 53 years old Puerto Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a least selective institution. Caribbean University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.