Established in 1986, El Colegio Mexiquense A.C. (The Mexiquense College) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Zinacantepec (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Estado de Mexico. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), El Colegio Mexiquense A.C. (CMQ) is a very small coeducational Mexican higher education institution. El Colegio Mexiquense A.C. (CMQ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 35 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 60-70% making this Mexican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CMQ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.