èÖ×ÓÊÓÆµ’s academic standards ensure that our degrees will be recognized by educational, business and professional communities.
Established in 1895, èÖ×ÓÊÓÆµ has always strived to maintain the highest academic integrity possible. The university undergoes a rigorous accreditation process on a regular basis.
Below are èÖ×ÓÊÓÆµ’s current accreditations.
èÖ×ÓÊÓÆµ has been accredited by theÌýÌý(HLC) since 1920. èÖ×ÓÊÓÆµâ€™s accreditation was most recently reaffirmed in 2017, and the next reaffirmation is scheduled for 2027.
èÖ×ÓÊÓÆµâ€™s online programs have been approved by the State of Iowa to participate in theÌýÌý(±·°ä-³§´¡¸é´¡).
NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education, and èÖ×ÓÊÓÆµ has been a member since February 2016. Membership requires annual renewal, which takes place each February.
èÖ×ÓÊÓÆµ is approved to operate in Missouri by the Missouri Department of Higher Education.
èÖ×ÓÊÓÆµâ€™s undergraduate Teacher Education program is accredited by the Ìý(±õ¶Ù°¿·¡).
Full accreditation from the IDOE was most recently renewed January 11, 2024, after a September 2023 review. It will be up for renewal in 2029 when èÖ×ÓÊÓÆµ will participate in an on-site accreditation review.
The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, post-graduate APRN certificate programs, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at èÖ×ÓÊÓÆµ is accredited by theÌý. 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202)887.6791.Ìý
The master’s and doctoral degrees in nursing have full approval status with the Iowa State Board of Nursing.ÌýÌý
The baccalaureate degrees in nursing have full approval status with the Iowa and Missouri State Boards of Nursing.ÌýÌý
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at èÖ×ÓÊÓÆµ is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email:Ìý accreditationsupport@apta.org; website:Ìý.Ìý If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 816-423-4681 or email Ìýdpt-admissions@graceland.edu.