Overview
Established in 1901, the Silliman University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Dumaguete City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Central Visayas. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Silliman University (SU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Silliman University (SU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 123-year-old Philippine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Philippine higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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private
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non-profit
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medium-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | Silliman University  |
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| Acronym | SU |
| Founded | 1901 |
| Motto | Via, Veritas, Vita The Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6) |
| Colours | Red and white |
| Mascot | Stallions and Mares |
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University Location
| Address | Hibbard Avenue Dumaguete City 6200 Central Visayas Philippines |
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+63 (35) 422 6002 |
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+63 (35) 422 7194 |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Silliman University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Silliman University's Facebook page
Silliman University's X (formerly Twitter) page
Silliman University's YouTube channel
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