Founded in 1976, Universidad Surcolombiana (South Colombian University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Neiva (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Huila. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Surcolombiana (USCO) is a medium-sized coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Surcolombiana (USCO) 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 46 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Colombian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USCO 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.