There are two types of accreditation that affect Ball State University:

  • institutional accreditation – A voluntary initiative that includes a comprehensive, critical evaluation of the University’s mission, goals, programs, and resources that assure we meet quality standards set by an independent, nongovernmental organization committed to enhancing higher education.
  • specialized accreditation – Applies to individual academic programs or colleges. In these cases, the accrediting agencies are independent organizations within a program’s discipline.
Institutional Accreditation

Ball State is accredited, University-wide, by the Higher Learning Commission.

Ball State’s continuing institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission was reaffirmed on January 8, 2024, following a two-year self-study process. The university is accredited through 2033–34.  Find more information about Ball State's current reaffirmation of accreditation process on the Institutional Accreditation webpage.

Our good standing makes us eligible for the Open Pathway option for our reaffirmation of accreditation.

Important Documents

Complaints Procedures:
https://www.hlcommission.org/HLC-Institutions/complaints.html

Other Information:
Mail complaints to:
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1413

Along with the University’s institutional accreditation from HLC, more than 40 degree programs have additional accreditations from outside agencies.

These types of accreditations indicate that a program meets additional academic rigors and professional expectations from peers within that particular field of expertise.

See a list of these programs. 

Questions?

If you would like to speak to someone about Ball State’s accreditation, please contact Carole Kacius, Director of Assessment and Accreditation.

Contact the Director