Established in 1970, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico (Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ponce (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Arecibo, Mayaguez. Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico (PUCPR) is a medium-sized coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico (PUCPR) 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 52 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 90-100% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PUCPR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.