Saint Columban College

What Saint Columban College does

Saint Columban College (SCC) is a private Catholic educational institution based in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines, owned and governed by the Diocese of Pagadian since 1978. Founded in 1957 by the Missionary Society of Saint Columban, SCC operates a complete K-12 through graduate and law school portfolio across two main campuses (main campus at Corner V. Cerilles-Sagun Streets and Buenavista Campus inaugurated June 19, 2019) and a TESDA Assessment Center in Banale. Its academic departments include the College of Criminology, College of Teacher Education Arts and Sciences, College of Business Education, College of Computing Studies, and Saint Columban Law School (operating under consortium with San Sebastian College-Recoletos Manila), supported by basic education divisions covering Grade School, Junior High School, and Senior High School. The institution holds PAASCU Candidate Status (since 2015) and PAASCU Level 1 Accreditation (since 1990) and was recognized by CHED as a Center of Development and Excellence in Information Technology in Region IX (2002).

SCC's business model is straightforward: tuition and academic fees across all educational levels form the primary revenue stream, supplemented by government scholarship channels (CHED, UNIFAST-Tulong Dunong, UNIFAST-Tertiary), Diocesan scholarships, LGU scholarships, and a Study Now Pay Later arrangement with LANDBANK. Distribution relies on direct-to-consumer enrollment through the Student Portal (portal.sccpag.edu.ph) and on-site registration. Marketing is executed primarily through the institutional website (sccpag.edu.ph) and a Facebook page (facebook.com/saintcolumbanofficial), with on-campus orientation events (Pag-Ila-Ila and Pag-Abi-Abi) supporting funnel conversion.

The institution's technology footprint is limited to standard web infrastructure: the Student Portal handles EDP Number requests, course registration, and academic service access, while the Panagdait Journal platform (panagdait.sccpag.edu.ph) hosts two registered research journals (ISSN 2718-9171 and ISSN 2782-9316). Recent strategic activity includes securing EU-GOJUST/UNOPS grant funding in 2025 for the Clinical Legal Education Program, renewing the San Sebastian College-Recoletos law consortium (July 26, 2025), and ranking 36th in Mindanao's Top Universities 2025 (AD Scientific Index) with 21 notable scientists and a 178th national ranking.

Name

Saint Columban College

Legal name

Saint Columban College

Website

https://sccpag.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saint Columban College is a private Catholic K-12, undergraduate, graduate, and law school in Pagadian City, Philippines, owned by the Diocese of Pagadian and operating across two campuses plus a TESDA assessment center. It serves regional students through tuition-funded academic programs in criminology, business, computing, education, and law.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Education Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Private catholic education
• Basic education programs
• Higher education services
• Law school programs
• Graduate school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pagadian City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: SCC generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged across all academic levels — Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High School, Senior High School, Undergraduate, Graduate School, and Law School. Fees vary by program level and may include laboratory, miscellaneous, and other academic charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saint Columban College delivers comprehensive Catholic education from Kindergarten through Graduate School and Law School in Pagadian City, Philippines. The institution offers academic programs across multiple departments including the College of Criminology, College of Teacher Education Arts and Sciences, College of Business Education, College of Computing Studies, and Saint Columban Law School with a Juris Doctor program via consortium with San Sebastian College-Recoletos Manila. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees, supplemented by an extensive scholarship and financial aid program.

Product overview

Saint Columban College offers a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning Kindergarten to Graduate School and Law School. The institution operates through multiple academic departments including the College of Criminology, College of Teacher Education Arts and Sciences, College of Business Education, College of Computing Studies, and Saint Columban Law School. Basic education programs cover Grade School, Junior High School, and Senior High School with specialized tracks. The college provides digital services through its Student Portal and publishes the Panagdait multidisciplinary research journal. Programs follow the values of Wisdom, Charity, and Justice, with quality assurance supported by PAASCU accreditation processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Panagdait Journal: Official multidisciplinary research journal of the Graduate School with ISSN 2718-9171
• Panagdait Journal of Learning, Culture and Educational Trends

Products and services

• College of Criminology Academic department offering Bachelor of Science in Criminology, preparing students for careers in criminal justice, law enforcement, forensics, and security services. Program follows Republic Act No. 11131 mandated curriculum.
• College of Teacher Education, Arts and Sciences

Quantifiable outcome

• SCC ranked 36th among Mindanao's Top Universities 2025 by AD Scientific Index, with 21 scientists ranked 178th nationally.
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R) Manila Graduate School of LawcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2025SCC entered into a consortium with San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R) Manila for the offering of legal education programs. SSC-R Manila serves as the degree granting institution, while SCC hosts the Saint Columban Law School. Seventeen prospective faculty members enrolled in the Master of Laws program under this consortium. The partnership was renewed on July 26, 2025, continuing to advance legal education in the region. The consortium provides SCC law students exposure to nationally recognized standards and enhances the quality of legal training.
• Diocese of PagadiancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese of Pagadian owns and governs Saint Columban College through its Board of Trustees. In 1978, the Missionary Society of Saint Columban turned over ownership to the Diocese, with Bishop Jesus B. Tuquib becoming the first Chairman of the Board. The current Chairman is Bishop-elect Ronald Anthony P. Timoner. The diocese provides spiritual leadership and governance oversight.
• Sisters of Saint Paul de Chartres (SPC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sisters of Saint Paul de Chartres (SPC) were founding partners of the institution in 1957, with Sr. Teresita del Niño Jesus Reyes, Sr. Isabel of the Angels Narciso, Sr. Marie Odille Cayetano, and Sr. Anne Bacomo assisting Fr. Sean Nolan. Sr. Narciso became the first School Principal and moderator of the school paper 'Harp.' The SPC sisters managed the school until 1995.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/saintcolumbanofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-columban-college

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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