Established in 1974, Haikou College of Economics is a higher-education institution located in the large city of Haikou (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Hainan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hainan Province, Haikou College of Economics is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Haikou College of Economics offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Haikou College of Economics also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.