Founded in 1978, Mariano Marcos State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Batac (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ilocos Region. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Currimao, Dingras, Laoag City. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Higher Education, Philippines, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 42 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 