Founded in 1966, Carlos Albizu University is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of San Juan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Miami. Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Carlos Albizu University (CAU) is a very small coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Carlos Albizu University (CAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 56 years old Puerto Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. CAU 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.