San Sebastian College-Recoletos

What San Sebastian College-Recoletos does

San Sebastian College-Recoletos Manila is a private Catholic coeducational educational institution headquartered in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines. Operating continuously since 1941 under the auspices of the Order of Augustinian Recollects (OAR), the institution delivers a vertically integrated academic portfolio spanning Grade School through graduate-level programs. It is organized across three principal academic divisions: a basic education department (Grade School through Senior High School with ABM, HUMSS, and STEM strands), a College comprising the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Accountancy, Business Administration and Computer Studies, and the College of International Hospitality Management, and a graduate and professional studies division anchored by the College of Law (established 1953), Graduate School of Law, and Institute of Graduate Studies (offering MBA since 1976, plus MA/MS in Psychology and PhD in Management).

The product portfolio includes 16+ undergraduate degree programs, three Senior High School academic strands, a four-year Juris Doctor program, degree-completion pathways such as ETEEAP for working professionals with 5+ years of experience, and graduate programs in law, business, and psychology. Underlying technology infrastructure is anchored by the Koha open-source Integrated Library System, the EBSCOhost academic database, the e-SCRA legal research platform, and an in-house student portal (portal.sscrmnl.edu.ph). Recent capital investments include a ₱90 million cutting-edge nursing skills laboratory (July 2025) and a gymnasium renovation groundbreaking (May 2026). The institution produces consistent regulatory exam topnotchers — ranked #1 in the Philippines for Bar takers (2011-2020), #3 nationwide in the September 2025 Psychologist Licensure Examination, with multiple CPA topnotchers — and holds PAASCU accreditation (Level 3 for Business Administration, accredited Grade School, Candidate status for Accountancy).

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and miscellaneous fees across all program segments, with an ETEEAP minimum down payment of ₱3,000 serving as the only publicly disclosed pricing anchor. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer: prospective students apply through the online admissions portal for each academic year (A.Y. 2026-2027 currently open), with brand-building supported by a multi-channel presence across the official website and social media (Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram). Program quality is reinforced by accreditation status, NCAA athletic achievements, and religious-values-based formation rooted in Augustinian Recollect tradition.

Name

San Sebastian College-Recoletos

Legal name

San Sebastian College-Recoletos Manila

Website

https://sscrmnl.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

San Sebastian College-Recoletos Manila is a private Catholic coeducational institution offering basic, undergraduate, law, and graduate education programs in the Philippines. Founded in 1941, it operates from a single Manila campus, generating revenue through tuition across multiple academic divisions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Catholic, Values-Based Private Institution)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Graduate Schools of Education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.) (EDAHAFAB)

Keywords

• Catholic higher education
• Basic education programs
• Graduate school programs
• Law school education
• Hospitality management degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Quiapo

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees: The institution generates revenue primarily through tuition fees and miscellaneous fees charged to students across its academic programs (Grade School, Junior High School, Senior High School, College, College of Law, Graduate School of Law, Institute of Graduate Studies, and ETEEAP). Additional school fees are periodically adjusted, as noted in the College of Law's 2025-2026 fee increase consultation.
2. ETEEAP Program Fees: Revenue from the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP), which serves industry practitioners (non-college degree holders) with at least five years of work experience. The minimum down payment is P3,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

San Sebastian College-Recoletos Manila delivers Catholic, values-based basic, tertiary, and graduate education across Grade School, Junior High School, Senior High School, undergraduate Colleges (Arts and Sciences, Accountancy/Business Administration/Computer Studies, International Hospitality Management), the College of Law, Graduate School of Law, Institute of Graduate Studies, and the ETEEAP program. Educational services are delivered through on-campus instruction, an online student portal, and the Koha-integrated library system, with programs supported by PAASCU accreditation and licensure-track outcomes in law, accountancy, and psychology.

Product overview

San Sebastian College-Recoletos is a Catholic educational institution offering a comprehensive range of educational programs from Grade School through graduate levels. The institution operates under three academic divisions: the basic education department (Grade School, Junior High School, Senior High School), the College (with College of Arts and Sciences, College of Accountancy/Business Administration/Computer Studies, and College of International Hospitality Management), and specialized graduate programs including the College of Law (established 1953), Graduate School of Law, and Institute of Graduate Studies (offering MBA since 1976). The institution also offers ETEEAP for working professionals. Programs emphasize Augustinian Recollect values combined with academic excellence, with several programs holding PAASCU accreditation at various levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grade School Program Elementary education program (K-6) consistently earning PAASCU accreditation, providing foundational academics and moral formation for young learners at the Quiapo, Manila campus.
• Junior High School Program Secondary education program for Grades 7-10 transitioning from previously all-male to fully co-educational in 1986, with PAASCU-accredited curriculum combining academic rigor with moral formation.
• Senior High School Program Two-year senior high school program (Grades 11-12) compliant with DepEd's K-12 curriculum, offering academic strands ABM, HUMSS, and STEM, with TESDA certification pathways.
• College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Programs Undergraduate programs in Arts and Sciences (formerly Institute of Liberal Arts, established 1953), part of the 16+ in-demand undergraduate offerings across SSC-R Manila's colleges.
• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Professional accounting program with PAASCU Candidate status, focused on validation of financial data and compliance with accounting principles, preparing students for the CPA licensure examination.
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Business administration programs with majors in Business Management, Financial and Managerial Accounting, Financial Management, Human Resource Development Management, Legal Management, and Marketing Management, holding PAASCU Level 3 accreditation status.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Undergraduate program covering computing concepts and theories, algorithmic foundations, new developments in computing, and software engineering practices.
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Undergraduate program covering hardware and software technologies for planning, installing, customizing, operating, managing, and administering IT infrastructure.
• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management Hospitality management program with specializations in Hotel, Restaurant & Resort Management and Culinary Arts, preparing students for careers in the tourism and hospitality industry.
• Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management Tourism management program specialized in Tour & Travel Operation, training students in tourism product knowledge, destination information, and industry operations.
• Juris Doctor Program Four-year minimum law degree (152 units) including bar subjects, summer apprenticeship, elective subjects, and bar review subjects, patterned after the Legal Education Board's Model Curriculum with Clinical Education.
• Graduate School of Law (LL.M.) LL.M. programs providing graduate-level legal education for practitioners, drawing on faculty strengths in international economic, business, and constitutional law.
• Institute of Graduate Studies Programs (MBA, MS Psychology, PhD Management) Graduate programs including MBA (offered since 1976), MA/MS in Psychology, and PhD in Management, with specializations pursuing Executive Education for Social Innovation.
• ETEEAP (Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program) Program enabling industry practitioners who are non-college degree holders with at least five years of work experience to earn a college degree in a shortened timeframe, operating under CHED Memo No. 330 and RA 7722 at the SSC-R Manila ETEEAP Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 1st Law School in the Philippines with successful Bar takers from 2011-2020
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• UAE EmbassynotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025SSC-R Manila and the UAE Embassy partnered under the Global Gateway Initiative to celebrate the turnover of library resources, strengthening international educational ties and resource access for students.
• GMA NetworknotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025SSC-R Manila partnered with GMA for the 'Be Juan Tama' Masterclass to fight misinformation, providing students with media literacy and journalism skills through GMA's expertise and platform.
• GMA YouScoop+notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2025SSC-R Manila hosted the GMA YouScoop+ Bootcamp to empower aspiring journalists, providing training and resources from GMA's media professionals.
• Manila Police DistrictnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2025San Sebastian College-Recoletos Manila and Manila Police District forged a partnership for education and service, combining academic resources with law enforcement community engagement initiatives.
• Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU)coreOthersPAASCU is the established third-party accrediting body that measures and certifies the quality of SSC-R's academic programs across instruction, faculty, facilities, laboratories, student services, community involvement, and administration.
• Commission on Higher Education (CHED)coreOthersETEEAP operates under CHED Memo No. 330 and RA 7722, providing the regulatory framework for the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program.
• EBSCOhostcoreTechnology or IntegrationEBSCOhost provides comprehensive academic database access to SSC-R Manila's library system, supporting student and faculty research across all academic programs.
• Supreme Court of the PhilippinescoreOthersThe Sebastinian Office of Legal Aid (SOLA) operates under Supreme Court Rule 138-A (Law Student Practice Rule), providing free legal representation and services to indigent persons.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ateneo de Manila University: Private Jesuit Catholic university in Quezon City with a top-tier law school. Comparable to SSC-R in values-based formation, law education, and undergraduate breadth, and competes for premium Manila Catholic students.
• Colegio de San Juan de Letran: Private Dominican Catholic institution in Manila with strong NCAA athletics heritage (similar to SSC-R) and programs spanning basic education through graduate school. Closely comparable in mission, size, and Manila footprint.
• De La Salle University (DLSU): Private Catholic research university in Manila offering undergraduate, graduate, and law programs. Directly competes for the same Manila-based Catholic higher-education market as SSC-R.
• University of Santo Tomas (UST): The oldest existing university in Asia and the Philippines' premier Catholic higher-education institution, also in Manila. Directly competes with SSC-R for Catholic Filipino students across undergraduate, law, and graduate programs.
• Centro Escolar University: Private Manila university offering programs in law, business, and education. Similar mid-tier private positioning and overlapping student segments, especially in accountancy and graduate studies.
• Far Eastern University (FEU): Private non-sectarian Manila university offering law, business, and IT programs with a strong accountancy and CPA board-exam reputation. Comparable to SSC-R in undergraduate and law offerings and Metro Manila student base.
• Lyceum of the Philippines University: Private Manila-based university with comparable offerings across law, business, hospitality, and IT. Direct competitor for SSC-R's accountancy, business, and law programs in the Manila private school segment.
• Arellano University: Private Manila university best known for its School of Law and basic education. Directly competes with SSC-R's College of Law and offers similar CHED-recognized undergraduate programs in Manila.

Broad incumbents

• University of the Philippines (UP): The Philippines' state-funded national university system with Manila and multiple regional campuses. Serves as the broad incumbent in higher education; competes for top-tier students but is subsidized and not a like-for-like private comparator.

Regional players

• Philippine Women's University (PWU): Private Manila-based university offering education, business, and law programs with comparable mid-tier positioning to SSC-R; overlapping target market of Metro Manila private higher-education students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sscrmanilaofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/sscrmanilaofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/sscrmanilaofficial?igsh=Z24wODdmZmE4NzVn
• TikToktiktok.com/@sscrmanilaofficial
• Xx.com/SSCRmanila1941

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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