A Customized Educational Experience
Regional Accreditation
We are Regionally Accredited by theHigher Learning Commission, and
are a member of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.
Accreditations and Approvals
Northwestern College is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
“The most recognized and accepted type of accreditation in the United States is Regional Accreditation. Generally, college credits or degrees received at a Regionally Accredited institution are accepted by other Regionally Accredited colleges or universities (non-regionally accredited programs are not as accepted).”
-- Back2College.com
A sampling of other schools that are Regionally Accredited by the HLC:
- Central Michigan University
- Chicago State University
- Eastern Michigan University
- Indiana State University
- Iowa State University
- Michigan State University
- Minnesota State University – Mankato
- Ohio State University
- Purdue University
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
- University of Chicago
- University of Minnesota
Other Accreditations and Approvals
- Our Health Information Technology Associate Degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
- Our Business Administration Associate Degree program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 7007 College Boulevard, Suite 420, Overland Park, KS 66211, (913) 339-9356.
- Northwestern College is approved for veterans training under the G.I. Bill for Veterans Educational Assistance.
To learn more about our Accreditations and Approvals, Contact us at (866) 491-2195. One of our Admissions Representatives is available now to answer your questions.