Accreditation & Accolades
Institutional Accreditation
IJͼ is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of IJͼ 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 ().
Program-Specific Accreditation:
- Teacher Education: Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC)
- Business Administration:
- Athletic Training:
- School of Music:
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at IJͼ is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().
Accolades
- 2023 U.S. News & World Report: No. 2 “Best Value” & No. 5 “Best Colleges” in the Western Region. This is the eighth consecutive year for IJͼ to be featured in the top 5 colleges for “Best Value” rankings. Other notable recognitions include IJͼ’s ranking as a top 20 regional colleges for Social Mobility – the fourth year IJͼ has appeared in this new category.
- The Princeton Review: 2023 “Best in the West.”
- Great Colleges to Work For® by ModernThink 2012 to 2021.