Founded in 1976, Universidad de La Guajira (University of La Guajira) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Riohacha (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), La Guajira. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad de La Guajira (UNIGUAJIRA) is a small coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad de La Guajira (UNIGUAJIRA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 45 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Colombian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. UNIGUAJIRA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.