Bethel College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604.
The Higher Learning Commission accredits approximately 1,000 colleges and universities in the United States. HLC is a private, nonprofit accrediting agency. It is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
If you have questions, contact the HLC at info@hlcommission.org or by phone at 800-621-7440 or 312-263-0456.
Specific program accreditation
Specific organizations also accredit the following academic programs:
- Education – Kansas State Board of Education and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
- Nursing – The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Bethel College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
- Social work – Council on Social Work Education
Bethel College Teacher Education is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council of the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on March 3-5, 2025. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team. Please see more in the attached document.