Established in 1928, Saint Mary's University of Bayombong is a private higher-education institution located in the large town of Bayombong (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Cagayan Valley. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Saint Mary's University of Bayombong (SMU) is a coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Saint Mary's University of Bayombong (SMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. SMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.