Established in 1974, Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina (University of Puerto Rico at Carolina) is a non-profit public state multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Carolina (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina (UPRCA) is a small coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina (UPRCA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 47 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 30-40% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a very selective institution. UPRCA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.