ACCSC is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the designated institutional accrediting body for over 650 post-secondary, trade and technical schools that provide education to over 150,000 students in a wide variety of vocational programs each year.

ACCSC’s scope of recognition with the U.S. Department of Education includes the accreditation of postsecondary, non-degree-granting institutions and degree-granting institutions in the United States, including those granting associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees, that are predominantly organized to educate students for occupational, trade and technical careers, and including institutions that offer programs via distance education.

Mission & Core Values

ACCSC’s Mission is to Ensure Quality Education that Enhances Student Success in the Workforce

Commissioners

ACCSC‘s Board of Directors

Leadership

Team

Supporting the Accrediting Commission’s strategic vision to enhance the student educational experience and student achievement outcomes

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Opportunities

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Directory

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School and Student

Characteristics

Detailed analysis of school characteristics and performance data

Response to Executive Order on Accreditation

Message from the Chair and Call for Nominations

October 1, 2025 Accreditation Alert

CHEA Board of Directors Awards Initial Recognition to ACCSC

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