Established in 1984, Colegio de Dagupan (Dagupan College) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Dagupan City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ilocos Region. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Colegio de Dagupan (CdD) is a medium-sized coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Colegio de Dagupan (CdD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 38 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. CdD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.