Established in 1940, Universidad de Colima (University of Colima) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Colima (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad de Colima (UCol) is a large coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad de Colima (UCol) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 81 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Mexican higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCol 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.