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Overview

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, Puerto Rico. Founded in 1980, Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Cupey (UAGM Cupey) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. UAGM Cupey provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. UAGM Cupey also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot available

Identity

Name (English) Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UAGM Cupey
Founded 1980
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Location

Address 1399 Avenue Ana G. Méndez
San Juan
00926-2602
Puerto Rico
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Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico Phone Number (787) 766 1717
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Website

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Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Cupey's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Consejo de Educación de Puerto Rico (CEPR)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Cupey: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico.



Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico has a non-selective, open-admission policy for all prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's acceptance rate is not available.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

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Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's International Students Admission International Students

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Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico Size and Profile


Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico has a student enrollment ranging from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Control Type Control Type

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Entity Type Entity Type

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico Facilities


Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Library University Library

Yes Visit Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Library
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 89,090 physical volumes, 489 physical media, 74,669 digital/electronic media and 169 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 24 full-time employees, including 9 librarians. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Housing University Housing

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Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

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Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Cupey's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez (SUAGM)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico public or private?

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico profit or non-profit?

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico in terms of enrollment?

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico has a student enrollment ranging from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico in terms of academic staff?

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico a coeducational institution?

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico use?

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico affiliated with?

None.

Does Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico's acceptance rate is not available. This university has a non-selective, open-admission policy for all prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico UAGM Cupey?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). International students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico UAGM Cupey located?

Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico is located in San Juan, , Puerto Rico. Address: 1399 Avenue Ana G. Méndez.

Is Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico UAGM Cupey accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (since ).

Does Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico have a university library?

Yes Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 89,090 physical volumes, 489 physical media, 74,669 digital/electronic media and 169 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 24 full-time employees, including 9 librarians. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico offer career services?

Yes

Does Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Metropolitan University, Puerto Rico have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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