Established in 1992, Universidad Americana de Acapulco (American University of Acapulco) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Acapulco de Juárez (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Guerrero. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Americana de Acapulco (UAA) is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Americana de Acapulco (UAA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UAA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.