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Recognition Chart
Click link for a list of all CHEA- and USDE-recognized accrediting organizations.

How to Use the Database

To find a particular institution or program:

• Type part or all of the name of the institution or program.
• On any page that lists institutions or programs, simply click on the name.

To find a list of accredited programs in a specific discipline:

• Make a selection from the Program Type drop-down menu.

To find a list of institutions or programs accredited by a specific accrediting organization:

• Make a selection from the Accreditor drop-down menu (be sure to leave Institution Name or Program Name blank and set State/Territory to "State").

To find a list of the accredited institutions or programs in a specific country or state:

• Make a selection from the Country or State drop-down menu (be sure to leave Institution Name or Program Type blank and set Accreditor to "Accrediting Organization").

You can also combine search criteria to narrow searches, for example:

• To obtain a list of all the universities in California, type the word "university" in the Institution Name field and select "California" from the State drop-down menu.
• To obtain a list of all nursing programs in the state of New York, select "Nursing" from the Program Type drop-down menu and New York from the State menu.

Participation in the CHEA database is voluntary. Some recognized accrediting organizations have chosen not to be included. Please use the drop-down below to find the accrediting organizations in the database. If you have questions about the CHEA or USDE recognition status of an accreditor, please contact the accrediting organization. Information about how to contact the accrediting organization is available by using the accreditor drop-down menu.