Columbia University Accreditation

Columbia University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE, www.msche.org). MSCHE has affirmed Columbia University’s compliance with all standards for accreditation and, on March 12, 2026, reaffirmed the University’s accreditation. The University will provide a further report to MSCHE in September 2026 with respect to campus climate, campus safety, and compliance with applicable laws. The University’s next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2032-2033.

Statement of Accreditation Status

Recent Events

Date: February 2025
Event: Submission of Self-Study Report to MSCHE

Date: April 2025
Event: Site Visit by Team of Peer Evaluators on New York City Campus

Date: June 2025
Event: MSCHE Letter of Notification

Date: August 2025
Event: Guidance Visit by MSCHE Liaison for Follow-Up Process

Date: November 2025
Event: Submission of Monitoring Report to MSCHE

Date: January 2026
Event: Campus Follow-Up Visit

Date: March 2026
Event: MSCHE Reaffirmed Columbia University’s Accreditation

2023-2025 Self-Study Evaluation

Site Visits

Accreditation Standards Overview

Timeline and Engagement 2023-2025

Steering Committee and Working Groups

Program Curriculum Mapping

Comments and Concerns

For General Concerns regarding the accreditation process for Columbia University please contact [email protected].
Middle States Commission on Higher Education: Members of the Columbia community as well as others may file a complaint with Columbia University’s accreditor, Middle States Commission on Higher Education. For more information, please see: https://www.msche.org/complaints/. The Commission makes available the opportunity to submit third party comments regarding an institution's compliance with standards for accreditation, requirements of affiliation, polices and procedures, and applicable federal regulatory requirements at https://www.msche.org/complaints/#thirdparty.