Established in 1962, De La Salle Lipa is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Lipa City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Calabarzon. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) is a medium-sized coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) 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 in several areas of study. This 60 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 70-80% making this Philippine higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. DLSL 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, as well as administrative services.