Founded in 2005, Universidad Politécnica de Tlaxcala (University of Tlaxcala) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Tlaxcala (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Politécnica de Tlaxcala (UPTx) is a small coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Politécnica de Tlaxcala (UPTx) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 17 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Mexican higher education organization a least selective institution. UPTx also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.