Accreditation
Kansas State University Accreditation
Kansas State University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1916. The university participates through the Open Pathway reaffirmation of accreditation process, and last underwent a comprehensive self-study and site visit during the 2011-2012 academic year. The university completed a mid-cycle assurance review during the 2015-16 academic year.
Kansas State University is preparing for its next reaffirmation of accreditation, which will occur in April of 2022. Please see our statement of accreditation status page on the HLC web site for more information.
Preparing for the 2022 Accreditation Cycle
The next comprehensive reaffirmation of accreditation through the HLC will take place April 11-13, 2022.
Accreditation Work Plan and Timeline
More information about the work plan and timeline can be found here.
Communications
As the accreditation process continues, important information will be publicly communicated to the K-State campus community.
Project Status (as of September 22, 2021)
Quality initiatives
Completed
Federal compliance
60% complete
Assurance argument
60% complete
Site visit
Logistics team created in early February 2022
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Information about the HLC can be found below:
Accredited Programs at K-State
In addition to university (regional) accreditation, many programs also maintain specialized accreditation from a wide-range of agencies. View the table of all accredited, licensed, and registered programs.
Previous HLC Accreditation Reports
- 2012 Formal Notification of Accreditation by HLC (pdf)
- 2012 Reaffirmation of Accreditation Self-Study Website - Includes the most recent and past self-study reports.
- 2016 Open Pathway Mid-Cycle Assurance Review
