Founded in 1956, Laguna State Polytechnic University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Sta. Cruz (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Calabarzon. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Los Baños. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Higher Education, Philippines, Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) 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 64 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Philippine higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 