Established in 1966, San Sebastian College-Recoletos de Cavite is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Cavite City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Calabarzon. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, San Sebastian College-Recoletos de Cavite (SSC-R) is a very small coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. San Sebastian College-Recoletos de Cavite (SSC-R) 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 56 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SSC-R also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.