Founded in 1947, Lipa City Colleges is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban 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, Lipa City Colleges (LCC) is a small coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Lipa City Colleges (LCC) 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 75 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 80-90% making this Philippine higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LCC 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.