Accredited biblical higher education.
Ecclesia College is institutionally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation. Accreditation provides an external process of review and ongoing accountability for the College.
Ecclesia has been accredited with ABHE since 2005.
Ecclesia’s accreditation is institutional. That means the College is evaluated as an institution rather than accreditation applying only to one individual academic program.
Ecclesia’s 2026–2027 Academic Catalog reports reaffirmation of accreditation status through 2030.
Ecclesia College is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808) to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master levels.
Ecclesia College has been accredited with ABHE since 2005 and has received reaffirmation of accreditation status through 2030.
Ecclesia’s accreditation status.
Ecclesia is institutionally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation.
Ecclesia received initial institutional accreditation from ABHE in 2005.
The current Academic Catalog reports reaffirmation of Ecclesia’s accreditation status through 2030.
Ecclesia is accredited to grant certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, and master levels.
What does institutional accreditation mean?
Accreditation is an external quality-assurance process. An institutional accreditor evaluates the institution as a whole against established standards and requires continuing accountability.
External Review
Accreditation includes evaluation by an independent accrediting organization rather than the College relying only on its own assessment of institutional quality.
Institutional Standards
The accreditation process evaluates areas such as mission, educational effectiveness, governance, resources, integrity, planning, and institutional operations.
Continuing Accountability
Accreditation is not a one-time designation. Accredited institutions participate in continuing reporting, review, assessment, and reaffirmation processes.
Who recognizes ABHE?
Ecclesia College is accredited by ABHE. ABHE itself is recognized as an accrediting organization by national higher-education authorities.
Neither the U.S. Department of Education nor CHEA directly accredits Ecclesia College. Their recognition applies to ABHE.
U.S. Department of Education
The Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Review recognized accrediting agencies ↗Council for Higher Education Accreditation
ABHE’s Commission on Accreditation is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Review ABHE’s CHEA recognition ↗
Interstate distance-education participation.
The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements provide a framework for interstate postsecondary distance education among participating states and institutions.
Ecclesia College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
SARA participation relates to interstate distance education. It is separate from Ecclesia’s institutional accreditation.
SARA & State Authorization Information →What accreditation does not guarantee.
Accreditation is important, but students should not use the word “accredited” to assume answers to questions about transfer credit or professional licensure.
Transfer credit is determined by the receiving institution.
Institutional accreditation does not guarantee that every Ecclesia course or degree will be accepted by another college or university. Each receiving institution establishes its own transfer policies and makes its own transfer-credit decisions.
Professional licensure requirements are separate.
Students considering a profession that requires state licensure should review the requirements of the appropriate licensing authority in the state where they intend to practice. Institutional accreditation does not by itself establish eligibility for a particular professional license.
SARA participation is not accreditation.
SARA addresses interstate distance-education authorization and related requirements. It does not accredit Ecclesia College or individual academic programs. Review SARA information →
Accreditation should be easy to verify.
Students and families do not have to rely only on Ecclesia’s website. Accreditation and accreditor recognition can also be reviewed through independent official sources.
Questions students and families often ask.
Is Ecclesia College accredited?
Yes. Ecclesia College is institutionally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation. Ecclesia has been accredited with ABHE since 2005, and the 2026–2027 Academic Catalog reports reaffirmation of accreditation status through 2030.
Is ABHE recognized by the U.S. Department of Education?
Yes. The Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. It is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
What degree levels are included in Ecclesia’s accreditation?
Ecclesia College is accredited to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master levels.
Does accreditation mean my credits will transfer anywhere?
No. Each receiving college or university determines whether it will accept credits completed at another institution. Students planning to transfer should verify transferability directly with the institution they expect to attend.
What is SARA?
The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements provide a framework for interstate postsecondary distance education. Ecclesia College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. Review Ecclesia’s SARA information →
Where can I find additional institutional disclosures?
Ecclesia publishes additional required institutional, financial-aid, safety, outcome, and student information on the Consumer Information page .
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