Lenoir-Rhyne University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. For information on accreditation status, contact:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
1866 Southern Lane
Decatur, GA 30033-4097
Phone: 404.679.4500
www.sacscoc.org
Initial Accreditation: 1928
Last Accreditation Review: 2018
Next Accreditation Review: 2028
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is the regional accrediting agency for 11 states including North Carolina and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All SACSCOC member institutions are required to undergo a full accreditation review every 10 years and submit a Fifth-Year Interim Report between decennial reviews.
Purpose of Accreditation Status Publication
The purpose of publishing Lenoir-Rhyne University’s accreditation status with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is to:
- Learn about the accreditation status of the institution,
- File a third-party comment at the time of the university’s decennial review, or
- File a complaint against the university for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement. It indicates that normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc. should be addressed directly to the institution and not to the commission’s office.