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 the 2019 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.
HLC Updates
In 2023, 5 teams of faculty and staff began preparing MU for its next comprehensive evaluation in 2025.
Criterion 1: Mission
Our mission is demonstrated publicly, operationalized throughout the institution, and demonstrates commitment to the public good through opportunities for civic engagement in a diverse, multicultural society and globally connected world.
Committee:
Candace Kuby [chair]
Steve Ball
Jesslyn Chew
Julie Kapp
Graham McCaulley
Enid Schatz
Criterion 2: Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct
The institution acts with integrity; its conduct is ethical and responsible.
Criterion 2.A. The institution establishes and follows policies and processes to ensure fair and ethical behavior on the part of its governing board, administration, faculty and staff.
Committee:
Jeni Hart [chair]
Steven Chaffin
Michele Kennett
Rigel Oliveri
Criterion 3: Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support
The University of Missouri provides quality education through well-structured academic programs, qualified faculty, and comprehensive student support services. This criterion outlines the institution’s commitment to maintaining high standards in teaching and learning across all programs and delivery methods.
Committee:
Tori Mondelli [chair]
Kyle Gibson
Amy Lannin
Jeanette Pierce
Daryl Smith (Spring 2023)
Bethany Stone
Douglas Valentine
Criterion 4: Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement
Committee:
Jonathan Cisco [chair]
Jordan Booker
Matthew Easter
Crystal Gateley
Rebecca Mott
Tonya Ford
Beth Whitaker
Criterion 5: Institutional Effectiveness, Resources and Planning
The institution’s resources, structures, processes, and planning are sufficient to fulfill its mission, improve the quality of its educational offerings, and respond to future challenges and opportunities.
5.A.2. The institution’s administration uses data to reach informed decisions in the best interests of the institution and its constituents.
Committee:
Mardy Eimers [chair]
Kelli Canada
Rhonda Gibler
John Middleton