Established in 1956, Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Zamboanga City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Zamboanga Peninsula. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology (ZSCMST) is a coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology (ZSCMST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 66 years old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Philippine higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. ZSCMST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.