Accreditation and Memberships

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, 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 (https://www.sacscoc.org/).

Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Liberty University.

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.

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 Street, Chicago, IL 60654-7598; (312) 988-5000.

Liberty University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). NASM approves music degrees.  The School of Music also offers three degrees that are not music degrees: the BS in Worship Studies, the Doctor of Worship Studies, and the Ph.D. in Christian Worship.

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); Master of Arts (Chaplaincy); and the Doctor of Philosophy (Theology and Apologetics) (Advanced Academic).

The following degrees are not approved by the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools: Ph.D. in Applied Apologetics, Ph.D. in Bible Exposition, Ph.D. in Christian Leadership, and Ph.D. in Practical Theology.

Many of Liberty’s programs are accredited or otherwise recognized by specialized professional and accrediting agencies.

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.)

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.

The School of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Accredited programs include: the Associate of Arts in Accounting, the Associate of Arts in Business, the Associate of Arts in  Information Systems, the Bachelor of Science in Accounting, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (see cognate listing), the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, the Master of Science in Accounting, and the Master of Business Administration (see cognate listing). ACBSP accreditation encompasses both resident and online programs, as applicable.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, the Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering, the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering programs and the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Liberty's Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP).

The 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.

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, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791. Liberty’s Registered Nurse program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing (VBN).

The Liberty University Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree with concentrations in Community Health Promotion, Global Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, Public Health Policy, 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 November 2024.

The B.S. Degree Entry into Respiratory Practice, CoARC program number 200640, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy, in Lynchburg, Virginia, program holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). 

The B.S. Degree Advancement Program in Respiratory Care, CoARC program number 510013, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy online program holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Liberty’s B.S. in Social Work and M.S.W. in Social Work degree programs, offered in both residential and distance education formats, are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

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 Coaching & Athletic Administration, Sport Administration, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Tourism, and General Studies.

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) approves the School of Education teacher preparation programs. The School of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Liberty University is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia.

Additional information regarding Liberty University’s accreditation and its programmatic accreditation can be found at https://www.liberty.edu/about/.