Founded in 1996, Universidad Católica de Ávila (Catholic University of Avila) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ávila (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Castile and Leon. This institution also has a branch campus in Santa Cruz De Bezana and Valladolid. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Universidades, España (Ministry of Universities of Spain), Universidad Católica de Ávila (UCAV) is a very small coeducational Spanish higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica de Ávila (UCAV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old Spanish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Spanish higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCAV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.