The University of Missouri is accredited by:

The Higher Learning Commission
A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
(800) 621-7440

 View the Statement of Accreditation Status. 

View an update on our 2025 Accreditation from President Choi and Provost Martens.

View the 2025 Assurance Argument and the HLC response.

Authorization to Operate in the State of Missouri

The University of Missouri is authorized by the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development to operate in the State of Missouri. Please see the following link for more information: Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD).

Reciprocity Agreement for Distance Education Programs

The University of Missouri participates in NC-SARA (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements), which is a set of agreements between member states, districts, and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate distance education program offerings. Institutions participating in SARA are able to offer educational opportunities in all 49 NC-SARA member states, as well as the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. More information on NC-SARA, as well as additional information on distance degree programs offered outside the state of Missouri, can be found here: Midwestern State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (M-SARA)

Program Accreditation

In addition to university-wide accreditation various schools, colleges, and departments at MU are also accredited by their respective professional associations and accrediting agencies. Below you will find the status of these specialized accreditations across the university.

Licensure and certification exam results

Graduates of some specialized programs require a licensure or certification. Click the arrow to go to page 2 on the table above to find the pass rates of our students in the programs in which this is required.

Questions?

For matters related to institutional accreditation please contact Associate Provost and Accreditation Liaison Officer Brian Houston or Senior Director Carrie Nicholson.

For more information about the history and timeline of the 2025 accreditation process, please see the Provost’s Priorities page on Accreditation.