Established in 1953, Marinduque State College is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Boac (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Mimaropa. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Marinduque State College (MSC) is a coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Marinduque State College (MSC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. MSC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.