Established in 1907, St. Paul University Philippines is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tuguegarao City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Cagayan Valley. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, St. Paul University Philippines (SPUP) is a medium-sized coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. St. Paul University Philippines (SPUP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 115 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. SPUP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.