Established in 1976, Universidad Central del Caribe (Central University of the Caribbean) is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Bayamón (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad Central del Caribe (UCC) is a very small coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Universidad Central del Caribe (UCC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 46 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 80-90% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a least selective institution. UCC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.