Founded in 2002, St. Mary's College is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Quezon City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), National Capital Region. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, St. Mary's College (SMCQC) is a coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. St. Mary's College (SMCQC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. SMCQC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.