Founded in 1978, Mariano Marcos State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Batac (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ilocos Region. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Currimao, Dingras, Laoag City. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) is a large coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 44 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. MMSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.