Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Institutional Accreditation

The University of Miami 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. The University of Miami also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Miami may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).

The University of Miami's accreditation was last affirmed by SACSCOC in 2018. There are no recent accreditation actions against the University. The next review is in 2028.

For information on filing a complaint with SACSCOC, click here

The University's accreditation status can be verified through the following:

For a list of program and specialized accreditations, click here.

Institutional Licensure

The University of Miami is a private, not-for-profit educational institution located and chartered in the State of Florida. The University of Miami is exempt from licensure in the State of Florida because it meets the criteria in Section 1005.06 (1)(c) of the Florida Statutes.

For information on filing a complaint with the State of Florida, click here