Founded in 1955, Chung Yuan Christian University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Taoyuan City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Taoyuan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) is a large coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Nondenominational religion. Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 67 years old Taiwanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Taiwanese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CYCU 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.