Accreditation
The College of Charleston is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. The College of Charleston also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of College of Charleston 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).
Accreditation Schedule & Information
The Office for Institutional Effectiveness, in collaboration with the academic programs, reviews the accreditation information below annually and monitors changes in each accreditor’s recognition status with the U.S. Department of Education.
| Academic Program | Accrediting Agency | USDE Recognized? | Accredited? | Latest Review/ Action | Next Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | SACSCOC | YES | YES | 2023 | 2027 |
| Comments: None | |||||
| Music (BA) Performing Arts (Choral Music) (MAT) | National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) | YES | YES | 2025 | 2032-2033 |
| Comments: Renewal approved in July 2025. | |||||
| Theatre (BA) Performing Arts (Theatre) (MAT) | National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) | YES | YES | 2026 | 2034-2035 |
| Comments: Renewal approved in March 2026. | |||||
| Public Health (BA/BS) | Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) | YES | YES | 2026 | 2031 |
| Comments: Accreditation confirmed March 10, 2026, for a five-year term. | |||||
| Computer Science (BS) | ABET-CAC | NO | YES | 2025 | 2030 |
| Comments: Re-accreditation confirmed following the ABET CAC Board meeting in July 2025. | |||||
| Systems Engineering (BS) | ABET-EAC | NO | YES | 2025 | -- |
| Comments: Initial accreditation awarded in 2025. The next review date will be added when confirmed. | |||||
| Electrical Engineering (BS) | ABET-EAC | NO | IN PROCESS | -- | Initial review anticipated 2026-2027 |
| Comments: The program plans to apply for initial accreditation in fall 2026. | |||||
Recognition note: “USDE Recognized” indicates whether the accrediting organization is currently recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. An accrediting organization may hold other forms of national recognition, including recognition by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, without being recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
“--” indicates that a review date is not currently applicable or is not yet available.