Institutional Accreditation- Review and recognition of an entire institution, both undergraduate and graduate levels. Application information is available through links in the upper right-hand Browse column on this page. Feel free to also reference our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .

Programmatic Accreditation- Review and recognition of particular programs within an institution that currently holds accreditation with another recognized accrediting body.

If you have additional questions, feel free to contact ABHE COA Director, Dr. Randall Bell (rebell@abhe.org ) or Accreditation Services Coordinator, Stephanie Fry (sfry@abhe.org).

Principle for ABHE Accreditation

An institution for Biblical higher education must demonstrate that it is substantially achieving and can be reasonably expected to continue to achieve its mission and the Standards for Accreditation. It must also demonstrate its commitment to ongoing institutional development.

Philosophy of ABHE Accreditation

ABHE offers accreditation to institutions that are in accord with the Association’s Tenets of Faith and that have mission statements appropriate to biblical higher education. Accreditation is granted to institutions that satisfactorily demonstrate substantial compliance with the Association’s Conditions of Eligibility and its Standards. Although accreditation signifies substantial compliance with the Association’s Standards, it is designed to foster ongoing systematic self-study with the goal of continuous institutional improvement. ABHE accredited institutions are expected to affirm, updating as needed, their statements of mission; examine the evidence for the achievement of their respective missions and goals; identify areas of strength, weakness, opportunity, or threat; and develop plans to address issues identified. The ultimate goal of this process is to better equip institutions to prepare students for a life of service to the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.