Abilene Christian University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degrees. This status was most recently affirmed during through the university’s interim report in 2018, continuing a relationship that ACU has enjoyed with SACSCOC since 1951. The next SACSCOC comprehensive reaffirmation is scheduled for 2021-2022.

SACSCOC accreditation and reaffirmation assures our constituents and the public of the quality and integrity of ACU and its programs. It also allows ACU students to maintain eligibility for federal financial aid and ensures transfer of credits between ACU and other institutions. 

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is located at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500. The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.