Founded in 1928, Lourdes College is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Cagayan de Oro City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Northern Mindanao. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Lourdes College is a coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Lourdes College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Lourdes College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.