Founded in 1968, Universidad de la Salle Bajío A.C. (La Salle University of Bajío) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of León (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Guanajuato. This institution also has a branch campus in Salamanca. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad de la Salle Bajío A.C. is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad de la Salle Bajío A.C. offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 54 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Universidad de la Salle Bajío A.C. also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.