Founded in 1912, Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico (Interamerican University of Puerto Rico) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of San Germán (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Aguadilla, Arecibo, Barranquitas, Bayamon, Fajardo, Guayama, San Juan, Mercedita. Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico (IAU) is a small coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico (IAU) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 110 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 40-50% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.