Founded in 1966, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico) is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of San Juan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Miami, Orlando. Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico (UPPR) is a small coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico (UPPR) 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 56 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. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPPR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.