Established in 1980, Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Cupey (Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of San Juan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Cupey (UAGM Cupey) is a large coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Cupey (UAGM Cupey) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 42 years old Puerto Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a averagely selective institution. UAGM Cupey also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.