Founded in 1978, Soonchunhyang University is a private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Asan (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Chungcheong. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Soonchunhyang University is a coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Soonchunhyang University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 44 years old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Soonchunhyang University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.