Auburn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Bachelor's, Master's, Education Specialist, and Doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Auburn University 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.
The purpose of publishing the Commission’s address and contact numbers is to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of Auburn University, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of Auburn University’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against Auburn University for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement of the Commission on Colleges.
Normal inquiries about admission requirements, financial aid, or educational programs should be addressed directly to Auburn University.
| Site | Address | City | State | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Instructional Site - Pharmacy | USA Research Park 650 Clinic Drive, Rm 2100 |
Mobile | AL | 36688 USA |
| Auburn University Rural Studio | 8488 Alabama Highway 61 | Newbern | AL | 36765 USA |
| Staton Correctional Facility | 2690 Marion Spillway Road | Elmore | AL | 36025 USA |
| Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women | Alabama Department of Corrections 8966 US-231 |
Wetumpka | AL | 36092 USA |
*An Off-Campus Instructional Site (OCIS) is a location geographically apart from an institution’s sole main campus and where instruction is delivered. An OCIS at which 25-49% of a program’s instruction is delivered requires notification prior to implementation. An OCIS at which 50% or more of a program’s instruction is delivered requires SACSCOC approval prior to implementation.
Certain Auburn University degree programs also have disciplinary accreditors. The following list includes those Auburn programs and their Accrediting Agencies.
| College | Program | Accrediting Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Biosystems Engineering - Interdept. | ABET EAC - Engineering Accreditation Council |
| Food Science | International Food Technologists | |
| Architecture, Design & Construction | Architecture | National Architectural Accrediting Board |
| Building Science | American Council for Construction Education | |
| Fine Arts, Graphic Design | National Association of Schools of Art and Design | |
| Industrial Design | National Association of Schools of Art and Design | |
| Landscape Architecture | Landscape Architectural Accrediting Board | |
| Business | Business Administration, Business Analytics, Finance, Information Systems Management, Management, Marketing, & Supply Chain Management | Association to Advance Colleges & Schools of Business, International |
| School of Accountancy | Association to Advance Colleges & Schools of Business, International | |
| Education | All Teacher Preparation Programs | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparedness (CAEP) |
| Community Agency Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, Counselor Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, & School Counseling | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs | |
| Counseling Psychology | American Psychological Association | |
| Music Education | National Association of Schools of Music | |
| Engineering (Undergraduate) |
Aerospace, Biosystems, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial & Systems, Materials, Mechanical, Software, & Wireless | ABET EAC (Engineering Accreditation Council) |
| Computer Science | ABET CAC (Computing Accreditation Commission) | |
| Forestry, Wildlife & Environment | Forestry & Wildlife Sciences | Society of American Foresters |
| Biosystems Engineering (Forestry Engineering Option) - Interdept. | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology | |
| Human Sciences | Auburn University Early Learning Center | National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Birmingham Early Learning Center | National Association for the Education of Young Children | |
| Nutrition (Dietetics Option) | Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics | |
| Interior Design | Council for Interior Design Accreditation National Association of Schools of Art and Design |
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| Hotel and Restaurant Management | Accrediting Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration | |
| Human Development & Family Studies (Marriage & Family Therapy Option - Master's Degree) | American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage & Family Therapy Education | |
| Liberal Arts | Art and Art History | National Association of Schools of Art & Design |
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Aviation Management/ Professional Flight |
Aviation Accreditation Board International | |
| Clinical Psychology | American Psychological Association | |
| Community Planning | Planning Accreditation Board | |
| Health Administration | Association of University Programs in Health Administration | |
| Journalism/Public Relations | Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication | |
| Music | National Association of Schools of Music | |
| Public Administration | National Association of Schools of Public Affairs | |
| Social Work | Council on Social Work Education | |
| Speech Language Pathology & Audiology | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association on Academic Accreditation | |
| Theatre | National Association of Schools of Theatre | |
| Nursing | Nursing | Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education |
| Nursing Simulation | Society for Simulation in Healthcare | |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacy | Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education |
| Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Medicine | American Veterinary Medical Association |
