Founded in 1967, Universidad de Puerto Rico en Arecibo (University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus) is a non-profit public state multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Arecibo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico en Arecibo (UPRA) is a small coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Universidad de Puerto Rico en Arecibo (UPRA) 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 in several areas of study. This 55 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 50-60% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a averagely selective institution. UPRA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.