Established in 1924, Universidade de Ribeirão Preto (University of Ribeirão Preto) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Ribeirão Preto (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. This institution also has a branch campus in Guarujá. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Ribeirão Preto (UNAERP) is a large coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Ribeirão Preto (UNAERP) 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 98 years old Brazilian 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 Brazilian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. UNAERP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.