Founded in 1942, Universidad de Sonora (University of Sonora) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Hermosillo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sonora. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Caborca, Navojoa, Santa Ana. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad de Sonora (UNISON) is a small coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad de Sonora (UNISON) 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 79 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Mexican higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNISON also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.