Hey, I'm new here. So, I'm researching colleges and American University has come up. I've heard accreditation is pretty important. Can anyone confirm if American University is accredited? What is the accrediting agency?
Yes, American University is indeed fully accredited. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), which is one of the six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
MSCHE accreditation is an assurance of an institution's quality and integrity. Keep in mind, individual programs may also have additional accreditations, which are often profession-specific. If you're interested in a specific field of study, you might look into whether the relevant department or program at American University holds additional accreditations.
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