Yan 'an University is a university jointly established by the Shaanxi Provincial People's Government and the Ministry of Education. It is a high-level university in Shaanxi Province and an enrollment institution in Shaanxi Province. It has shown certain advantages and levels in teaching, scientific research and personnel training.

Yan 'an University is also a recommended institution for excellent fresh graduates to study for master's degree without examination, which shows that the quality of undergraduate education has been widely recognized.