Established in 2009, Caraga State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Butuan City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Caraga Region. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Cabadbaran, Agusan Del Norte. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Caraga State University (CSU) is a small coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Caraga 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 12 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Philippine higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible 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.