Ana G. Méndez University

What Ana G. Méndez University does

Ana G. Méndez University (UAGM), legally Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez, is a private, non-profit higher education institution founded in 1949 (with a company history source referencing 1980) and headquartered in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. The institution operates as the largest private university system in Puerto Rico, delivering more than 250 academic programs across certificate, associate, bachelor's, graduate certificate, master's, and doctoral levels through 11 campuses and university centers spanning Aguadilla, Barceloneta, Bayamón, Cabo Rojo, Carolina, Cayey, Cupey, Gurabo (main campus), Ponce, Santa Isabel, and Yabucoa. UAGM holds institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and specialized accreditations including ABET for engineering and engineering technology programs and CNME for the only Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program in Puerto Rico.

UAGM's core product is multi-tiered academic instruction, organized into Technical Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Certificate, Master's Degree, and Doctoral Degree programs, supplemented by a community naturopathic medicine clinic and a non-credit continuing education platform (continua.agmu.edu). The technology stack is administrative and educational: Microsoft 365 with multi-factor authentication, Blackboard LMS, Banner student information system, OnBase document management, and Argos and INEPRO reporting and printing systems. Distribution combines physical campus delivery with online and accelerated modalities, supported by FAA Part 141 aviation training and Puerto Rico Energy Center (PREC) research partnerships.

The business model is tuition-driven, with revenue from per-semester tuition and academic fees across program levels, supplemented by administration of Title IV federal financial aid (Pell Grants, loans, work-study), Puerto Rico and institutional scholarships, and continuing education fees. Go-to-market is sales-led via traditional admissions outreach, academic advising, campus visits, and a broad social media presence. Customer segments include traditional undergraduate students, graduate students, technical education seekers, continuing education participants, and international students, with a horizontally segmented approach across personas and use cases. The institution serves approximately 1,001-5,000 employees and has conferred more than 159,000 degrees historically.

Name

Ana G. Méndez University

Legal name

Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez

Website

https://uagm.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ana G. Méndez University (UAGM) is a private, non-profit higher education institution operating the largest private university system in Puerto Rico, delivering 250+ academic programs from certificates to doctorates across 11 campuses to undergraduate, graduate, continuing education, and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Academic degree programs
• Continuing education programs
• Engineering education programs
• Naturopathic medicine programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition across certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Fees include registration, laboratory, and program-specific charges.
2. Federal Financial Aid: Title IV federal student aid programs including Pell Grants, student loans, and work-study programs administered through the institution.
3. Local Financial Aid and Scholarships: Puerto Rico and institutional scholarship programs, grants, and internship opportunities supporting student enrollment.
4. Continuous Education Programs: Non-credit professional development and continuing education courses offered through the continua.agmu.edu platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ana G. Méndez University is a private, non-profit higher education institution operating 11 campuses across Puerto Rico, offering 250+ academic programs from technical certificates through doctoral degrees. Its portfolio spans business administration, engineering, health sciences, social sciences, aviation, criminal justice, and the only Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program in Puerto Rico (CNME-accredited). The university also operates a community naturopathic clinic and continuous education platform for professional development.

Product overview

Ana G. Méndez University (UAGM) is a private higher education institution in Puerto Rico offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 250 academic programs across multiple campuses. The university's product portfolio is organized as a multi-tiered educational service offering: Technical Certificate Programs (short-term vocational training), Associate Degree Programs (two-year foundational education in business, technology, and health fields), Bachelor's Degree Programs (four-year undergraduate degrees in engineering, business, health sciences, and liberal arts), Graduate Certificate Programs (specialized post-baccalaureate certifications), Master's Degree Programs (graduate-level business, engineering, healthcare, and public affairs programs with numerous specializations), and Doctoral Degree Programs (including the first and only Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in Puerto Rico). Supporting services include the Naturopathic Medicine Clinic providing community healthcare, and Continuous Education for professional development. The university operates campuses in Gurabo (main), Aguadilla, Barceloneta, Bayamón, Cabo Rojo, Carolina, Cayey, Cupey, Ponce, Santa Isabel, and Yabucoa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sistema TV: University television system
• UAGM Media
• Clínica de Medicina Naturopática

Products and services

• Technical Certificate Programs Short-term certificate programs providing specialized vocational training in areas such as Medical Billing, Small Business Entrepreneurship, Network Security, and other technical fields, designed for quick workforce entry.
• Associate Degree Programs Two-year undergraduate programs offering foundational education in Business Administration, Computerized Information Systems, Technical Studies, Public Health Services Administration, Tourism and Hotel Management, Engineering Technology, and Aviation.
• Bachelor's Degree Programs Four-year undergraduate programs with specializations in Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Technology and Drones, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Criminal Justice, and additional fields.
• Graduate Certificate Programs Post-baccalaureate certificate programs in specialized areas such as Digital Marketing, Network Security, Community Development, and Human Services.
• Master's Degree Programs Graduate-level programs including MBA with specializations in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Project Management, Information Security Management, Global Business, and others; Master of Science in Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering with Alternative Energy, Electrical Engineering, Criminal Justice, Public Affairs, Accounting, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
• Doctoral Degree Programs Highest-level academic programs including Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (first and only in Puerto Rico, CNME-accredited), DBA in Project Management, DBA in Marketing, and PhD in Business Administration with specialization in Information Systems Management.
• Naturopathic Medicine Clinic Community clinic providing naturopathic healthcare services including clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, lifestyle counseling, homeopathy, physical medicine, detoxification, hydrotherapy, craniosacral therapy, specialized testing, medical certificates, ECG, spirometry, and comprehensive health assessments.
• Continuous Education Programs Non-credit professional development and continuing education programs delivered through the continua.agmu.edu platform for workforce training and skill enhancement.
• Online/Distance Learning Programs Programs offered through distance learning modalities including asynchronous online courses and accelerated formats for working professionals, particularly in Business Administration specializations.
• Professional Pilot Technology Program Aviation training program offered through partnership with an FAA Part 141 certified Ground Pilot School, enabling students to obtain Student Pilot license, Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, and Commercial Pilot licenses through flight training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 159,000+ degrees conferred historically
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FAA Certified Flight AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with FAA Part 141 certified Ground Pilot School for aviation training, enabling students to obtain Student Pilot license, Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, and Commercial Pilot licenses through flight training accompaniment by the Chief Instructor.
• Puerto Rico Energy Center (PREC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Puerto Rico Energy Center (PREC) in the Department of Engineering, providing students in Mechanical Engineering with Alternative Energy specialization access to research and collaboration opportunities in solar, wind, ocean, and biofuel energy management.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Inter American University of Puerto Rico: The other major private, non-profit, multi-campus university system in Puerto Rico with comparable undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Direct competitor for the same Title IV-eligible student pool across the island.
• Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico: Private, non-profit Catholic university with multi-campus presence in Ponce and Arecibo offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Direct private-sector competitor to UAGM in Puerto Rico, particularly in business, education, and health sciences.
• Universidad del Sagrado Corazón: Private, non-profit Jesuit university in San Juan offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Competes with UAGM for students in the San Juan metro, particularly in communications, business, and liberal arts.
• EDP University of Puerto Rico: Private, non-profit institution focused on health sciences, business, and technology programs across multiple Puerto Rico campuses. Direct competitor in technical and associate-level programs.
• National University College: Private, for-profit institution in Puerto Rico offering associate, bachelor's, and graduate programs in business, health, technology, and education. Competes with UAGM in technical and professional credentials at lower price points.
• Columbia Central University: Private, for-profit institution in Puerto Rico offering career-oriented associate and bachelor's degrees. Competes with UAGM in technical certificates and associate-level programs for working adults.
• Universidad del Turabo: The Gurabo campus is now part of UAGM; this legacy brand represents UAGM's own historical identity in Gurabo, underscoring that UAGM operates the renamed campus and is its own predecessor entity for peer-comparison purposes.

Broad incumbents

• University of Puerto Rico System: The public university system of Puerto Rico with 11 campuses, the largest higher education provider on the island. Competes with UAGM on price (lower public tuition) and program breadth, anchoring the overall PR higher education market.
• Southern New Hampshire University: Large, nonprofit university with a substantial online enrollment competing for Title IV-eligible adult learners, including Hispanic/Latino students in the US. Broader scale competitor in the online nonprofit education category that maps to UAGM's online offerings.
• Liberty University: Large, private nonprofit university with a significant online program portfolio and broad academic offerings. Comparable as a US-based nonprofit university with online scale, even though the religious mission and geographic footprint differ materially.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/uagmoficial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqXSdF4MNpJ-zHzQLN0O_aA
• Facebookfacebook.com/uagmoficial
• LinkedInpr.linkedin.com/company/uagm
• Instagraminstagram.com/uagm.oficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@uagm.oficial

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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