Founded in 1965, Shirayuri College is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Chofu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tokyo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, Shirayuri College is a women only Japanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Shirayuri College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 57 years old Japanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Japanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Shirayuri College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.