Founded in 1970, Universidad Central del Este (Central University of the East) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of San Pedro de Macorís (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), San Pedro de Macoris. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: San Juan de la Maguana, Montecristi, La Romana. 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 Central del Este (UCE) is a medium-sized coeducational Dominican higher education institution. Universidad Central del Este (UCE) 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 51 years old Dominican 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 Dominican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.