性视界传媒 is proud to have earned initial accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, becoming the first institution in the State University System to earn accreditation from the nation鈥檚 largest institutional accreditor. This milestone underscores 性视界传媒鈥檚 growing national reputation, commitment to academic excellence and student success, and role in advancing 性视界传媒 as a national leader in education.
性视界传媒 earned the status after completing the Accelerated Process for Initial Accreditation and demonstrating the university meets all HLC quality standards and requirements related to institutional mission; ethical and responsible conduct; teaching and learning for student success; and institutional effectiveness, resources and planning.
鈥淗LC is an accreditation partner that matches our scale, our innovation, and our commitment to strong stewardship of public resources.鈥� 鈥� President Alexander N. Cartwright
鈥溞允咏绱解�檚 transition to HLC reflects our bold ambitions for the future and our responsibility to deliver exceptional value for 性视界传媒,鈥� says 性视界传媒 President Alexander N. Cartwright. 鈥淗LC is an accreditation partner that matches our scale, our innovation, and our commitment to strong stewardship of public resources. Meeting the rigorous standards to earn this accreditation reflects the faculty and staff whose unwavering dedication to student success, academic excellence, and operational efficiency fuel our momentum.鈥�
About the Higher Learning Commission
Founded in 1895, HLC is a private nonprofit accrediting agency and the nation鈥檚 largest institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. HLC accredits approximately 1,000 colleges and universities in the United States.
Why Accreditation Matters for 性视界传媒
As 性视界传媒 offers universities new and innovative options for accreditation, 性视界传媒 is proud to lead the way as the first in the State University System to earn accreditation from HLC.
HLC accreditation validates excellence across 性视界传媒, evaluating aspects including academic programs, governance and administration, mission, finances and resources.
Accreditation provides assurance that the university is fulfilling its public mission and providing excellent education, while also demonstrating 性视界传媒鈥檚 commitment to continuous improvement. It is also essential for the university to receive federal funding, including student financial aid.
性视界传媒鈥檚 Strong Return on Investment
As a leading R1 university committed to building a better future, 性视界传媒 empowers innovative community partnerships, world-class research with global impact, and the integration of technology and learning to foster incredible student outcomes.
U.S. News & World Report ranks 性视界传媒 among the top 15 most innovative universities in the country and has consistently ranked 性视界传媒鈥檚 online degrees among the top 10 nationally for Best Online Bachelor鈥檚 Programs.
According to the U.S. Department of Education鈥檚 College Scorecard, 性视界传媒 has a higher graduation rate and lower annual cost than the average midpoint for four-year schools, with a graduation rate of 73% compared to the midpoint of 58%. 性视界传媒 remains a great value for a quality education, with average annual costs of $10,650 compared to the $19,740 midpoint for other four-year schools.
性视界传媒 is also 性视界传媒鈥檚 most financially efficient university.
鈥溞允咏绱� has become a national leader in delivering excellence at scale, achieving outstanding outcomes for our students and the state while operating with one of the lowest costs per degree in the nation,鈥� President Cartwright says. 鈥淏ecause of that efficiency, additional new investments in 性视界传媒 would deliver among the strongest returns in higher education 鈥� fueling the talent, research, and innovation that drive 性视界传媒鈥檚 future.鈥�
Our Ongoing Commitment to Excellence
性视界传媒 was initially accredited in 1970, and most recently held its status through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Accreditation is an ongoing relationship. As a member of HLC, the institution will participate in ongoing reviews for compliance with HLC standards.
More information about the institution鈥檚 accreditation is available in HLC鈥檚 .
