Founded in 1949, Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Carolina (Ana G. Méndez University, Carolina campus) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Carolina (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Carolina (UAGM Carolina) is a large coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Carolina (UAGM Carolina) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 73 years old Puerto Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. UAGM Carolina also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.