Universidad del Altiplano (Altiplano University) is a private higher-education institution located in the large town of Tlaxcala (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Acuitlapilco. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad del Altiplano is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad del Altiplano offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Universidad del Altiplano also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.