Established in 1982, Universidad Adventista Dominicana (Dominican Adventist University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Bonao (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Monsenor Nouel. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macorís, Azua. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología, República Dominicana (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of the Dominican Republic), Universidad Adventista Dominicana (UNAD) is a small coeducational Dominican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Adventist religion. Universidad Adventista Dominicana (UNAD) 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 in several areas of study. This 40 years old Dominican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Dominican higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNAD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.