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The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality. Here you will find a lists of accrediting agencies.

Accreditation: Postsecondary Education Institutions UPDATE: Due to the ongoing lapse in appropriations, the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) …

The accreditation database is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). The database is provided as a public service without …

Jan 14, 2025 · Types of Accreditation There are two basic types of educational accreditation, one identified as "institutional" and one referred to as "specialized" or "programmatic."

May 8, 2025 · The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality.

May 8, 2025 · Learn more about the history of accreditation in the U.S., and find information about important functions and primary activities of accreditation.

Nov 12, 2025 · The Department intends to award $50 million to advance AI in Education, $60 million in awards to promote civil discourse on college and university campuses, $7 million to …

Aug 27, 2025 · Scope of recognition: the accreditation of institutions and programs awarding diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees in funeral service or mortuary science, …

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