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Accreditation

What is the accreditation status of South Carolina State University?

South Carolina State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South Carolina State 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 (www.sacscoc.org).

SC State has been accredited since 1941 and has received reaffirmation each of the successive ten-year periods, with the latest in 2021. The next decennial reaffirmation is scheduled for 2030,

SACSCOC Standards

List of Academic Programs

Program Accreditation

In addition to regional accreditation by SACSCOC, specific academic programs and support areas are also accredited by their corresponding national professional accrediting associations.