Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
SACSCOC – Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees, as well as certificates at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Liberty University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Institutional accreditation ensures that Liberty University has met strict standards with regard to educational programs, faculty, administration, academic and student support, and financial and physical resources. Accreditation also ensures that Liberty’s courses and degrees will be accepted by institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
As an accredited institution, Liberty University is eligible to participate in federal educational programs such as military tuition assistance, government tuition reimbursement programs, the GI Bill®, and corporate tuition assistance. Credits and degrees earned through Liberty are therefore recognized by private industry and by the federal government for promotion, assignment, and position qualification standards.
*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Program Accreditation
In addition to our institutional accreditation, many of Liberty’s programs are accredited or otherwise recognized by specialized professional and accrediting agencies:
Aeronautics
Liberty University School of Aeronautics has five residential programs accredited by Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) during the period July 16, 2021 to July 31, 2026.
- B.S. in Aeronautics – Commercial/Corporate Concentration and Global Studies Concentration (AABI Flight Education)
- B.S. in Aeronautics – Military Cognate (AABI Aviation Studies)
- B.S. in Unmanned Aircraft Operations (AABI Unmanned Aircraft Systems)
- B.S. in Aviation Administration (AABI Aviation Management)
- B.S. in Aviation Maintenance (AABI Aviation Maintenance-B.S.)
AABI Accreditation encompasses only the residential programs listed above.
Aviation Accreditation Board International
115 S. 8th Street, Suite 102
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 748-9359
Athletic Training
Liberty’s Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
2201 Double Creek Drive
Suite 5006
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 733-9700
Business
Liberty’s School of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Programs that have achieved accredited status include:
- A.A. in Accounting
- A.A. in Business
- A.A. in Information Systems
- B.S. in Accounting and Data Analysis
- B.S. in Business Administration and Data Analysis – cognates as listed at https://www.liberty.edu/business/bachelors/
- B.S. in Information Systems
- M.S. in Accounting
- M.S. Finance
- M.S. Information Systems
- M.S. Marketing
- M.S. Project Management
- Master of Business Administration – cognates as listed at https://www.liberty.edu/business/masters/
- Doctor of Business Administration
ACBSP accreditation encompasses both resident and distance learning programs, as applicable.
11520 West 119th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 339-9356
Computer Science
Liberty’s B.S. in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org/:
ABET
415 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 347-7700
(410) 625-2238 (Fax)
Counseling
Liberty’s residential Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Liberty’s online M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling and online M.Ed. in School Counseling programs are also accredited by CACREP.
1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 535-5990
The M.Ed. in School Counseling program is also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation CAEP.
1140 19th St NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 223-0077
Divinity
The Liberty University Liberty Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). The following degree programs are approved by the Commission on Accrediting: Master of Divinity; Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (Professional MA); Master of Arts in Global Studies (Professional MA); Master of Arts in Religion (Professional MA); Master of Arts in Sports Chaplaincy (Professional MA); Master of Religious Education (Professional MA); Master of Arts (Biblical Exposition) (Academic MA); Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) (Academic MA); Master of Arts (Christian Apologetics) (Academic MA); Master of Arts (Theological Studies) (Academic MA); Doctor of Ministry (Advanced Professional); Doctor of Education (Advanced Professional); Master of Theology (Advanced Academic); and the Doctor of Philosophy (Theology and Apologetics) (Advanced Academic).
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh PA 15275-1110
Telephone: 412-788-6505
www.ats.edu
Education
The Liberty University School of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation CAEP.
1140 19th St NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 223-0077
Liberty’s Teacher Licensure Program is approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
(804) 225-2023
Liberty’s Teacher Licensure Program is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
P.O. Box 65130
Colorado Springs, CO 80962-5130
(800) 367-0798
Engineering
Several of Liberty University’s programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org:
- B.S. in Computer Engineering
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering
- B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
ABET
415 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 347-7700
(410) 625-2238 (Fax)
Exercise Science
Liberty’s Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 210-2350
Forensic Science
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science residential program is accredited by Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.
410 North 21st Street
Colorado Spring, CO 20901-0669
(719) 636-0669
Law
Liberty University School of Law is accredited by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association (ABA).
321 North Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 988-5000
Music
Liberty University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). NASM accredits all music programs. The School of Music also offers two degrees that are not music degrees: the BS in Worship Studies and the Doctor of Worship Studies.
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
(703) 437-0700
Nursing
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post graduate APRN certificate program at Liberty University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE):
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 887-6791
Liberty’s Registered Nurse program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing (VBN).
Perimeter Center
9960 Maryland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
(804) 367-4515
The Liberty University School of Nursing Simulation Center is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) in the areas of Teaching/Education.
2021 L Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(866)730-6127
Osteopathic Medicine
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), operating under authority granted to it by the U.S. Department of Education, to offer an academic program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. The degree is conferred by the Board of Trustees of the College on those candidates successfully completing the course of study and recommended by the College’s faculty.
The address and phone number of the accrediting agency are:
Secretary, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditations
142 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-202-8097
Fax: 312-202-8397
Public Health
The Liberty University Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree with concentrations in Community Health Promotion, Global Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health as well as the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health degree with concentrations in Community Health Promotion, Nutrition, and Pre-Clinical are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH accreditation was granted from October 6, 2017, through December 31, 2024. Reaccreditation is scheduled for Fall 2024. .
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 220
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(202) 789-1050
Respiratory Therapy
The B.S. Degree Entry into Respiratory Therapy Practice, CoARC program number 200640, B.S. in Respiratory Therapy, in Lynchburg, Virginia, program holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
The B.S. Degree Advancement Program in Respiratory Care, CoARC program number 510013, B.S. in Respiratory Therapy online program holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the Standards (through submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation Self Study Report (PSSR) and any other documentation required by the CoARC, as well as satisfactory completion of an initial on-site visit.
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
P. O. Box 54876
Hurst, Texas 76054-4876
(817) 283-2835
Social Work
Liberty’s B.S. in Social Work degree program, offered in both residential and distance education formats, is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 519-2078
Sport Management
The sport management degree program(s) at Liberty University has received specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) located in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. The sport management programs in the following degrees are accredited by COSMA:
- Bachelor of Science Sport Management (Residential) with cognates in Sport Administration, Sport Communication & Public Relations, Sport Outreach, Venue & Event Management, and General Studies
- Master of Science in Sport Management (Residential and Online) with cognates in Sport Administration, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Tourism, and General Studies
Certification Board
Liberty University is authorized to confer degrees by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
SCHEV – State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
www.schev.edu/
James Monroe Building
101 North Fourteenth Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 225-2600
Memberships
Liberty is a member of the following:
ACSI – Association of Christian Schools International
www.acsi.org/
P.O. Box 65130
Colorado Springs, CO 80962-5130
(800) 367-0798
CICV – Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia
http://www.cicv.org/
P. O. Box 1005
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-0606
NCAA – The National Collegiate Athletic Association
www.ncaa.org/
700 W. Washington Street
P.O. Box 6222
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222
(317) 917-6222