Founded in 1979, Pangasinan State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Lingayen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ilocos Region. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bayambang, San Carlos, Infanta, Asingan, Binmaley, Santa Maria, City of Urdaneta, Rizal. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Higher Education, Philippines, Pangasinan State University (PSU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Pangasinan State University (PSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 40 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Philippine higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 