Founded in 1924, Visayas State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Baybay (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Eastern Visayas. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Alangalang, Isabel, Tolosa, Villaba. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Visayas State University (VSU) is a medium-sized coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Visayas State University (VSU) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 98 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Philippine higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.