Founded in 1978, Cagayan State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Tuguegarao City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Cagayan Valley. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Aparri, Carig, Gonzaga, Lal-lo, Lasam, Piat, Sanchez-Mira. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Cagayan State University (CSU) is a very large coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Cagayan State University (CSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 44 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Philippine higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.