Established in 1959, Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music) is a non-profit public state specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of San Juan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico (CMPR) is a very small coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico (CMPR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 63 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 70-80% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CMPR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.