The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has granted autonomous status to St. Paul University Philippines (SPUP). This recognition places the University among the 77 Autonomous and 15 Deregulated Private Universities and Colleges in the Philippines awarded by CHED on November 24, 2024, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). Moreover, it is the only autonomous Private University in Tuguegarao City and in Cagayan Province. The award was accepted by Sr. Merceditas Ang, SPC (University President), Dr. Agripina Maribbay (Vice-President for Academics), and Dr. Ma. Leodevina Batugal (Head, Quality Assurance) representing SPUP.