Established in 1956, Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Zamboanga City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Zamboanga Peninsula. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Higher Education, Philippines, Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology (ZSCMST) is a coeducational 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 63 years old 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.