Founded in 1952, University of Southern Mindanao is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Kabacan (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Soccsksargen. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Kidapawan City, Buluan, Libungan, Alamada. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of Southern Mindanao (USM) is a large coeducational Philippine higher education institution. University of Southern Mindanao (USM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 70 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. USM 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.