The college was founded in 1995 as Daewon Junior College (대원전문대학). It took its current name in 1999.

The academic offerings of Daewon University College are provided through the divisions of Engineering, Health & Social Affairs, Household Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Arts & Physical Education. The majority of offerings are through the division of Engineering, which includes fields such as automotive engineering and multimedia.

Daewon University College 대원대학교  is a private technical college in North Chungcheong province, South Korea. The campus is situated in Jecheon City. About 85 instructors are employed. Around 2,000 students are admitted every year.