Established in 1970, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico (Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Ponce (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Arecibo, Mayaguez. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico (PUCPR) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico (PUCPR) 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 in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 50 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 