Founded in 1911, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayagüez (University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Mayagüez (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayagüez (UPRM) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayagüez (UPRM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 108 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 