Founded in 1993, Sorsogon State College is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Sorsogon City (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Bicol Region. This institution also has a branch campus in Magallanes. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Sorsogon State College (SSC) is a small coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Sorsogon State College (SSC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 29 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Philippine higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. SSC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.