Accreditation
Accreditation seeks to ensure constituents and the public that the quality and integrity of higher educational institutions meet acceptable levels of quality. These outcomes are achieved through rigorous internal and external peer review processes during which the institution is evaluated against a common set of standards. The accreditation granted encompasses the entire institution including reported branch campuses, other instructional sites, online programs, and distance learning modalities.
SACSCOC
Rice University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Rice University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
SACSCOC Profile for Rice UniversityQuestions about the accreditation of Rice University?
Write to:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, GA 30033-4097
Call (404) 679-4500
Use information available on SACSCOC’s website (https://www.sacscoc.org).
SACSCOC Reaffirmation 2026
Reaffirmation is a comprehensive review process that institutions undergo every ten years in the SACSCOC region.
The Reaffirmation process is comprised of three main parts:
- preparation of a comprehensive Compliance Certification report which is reviewed by an off-site Committee of institutional peers from the SACSCOC region,
- preparation of a focused report to address specific questions of the off-site reviewers and submission of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), and
- completion of an on-site review by an on-site Committee of institutional peers from the SACSCOC region.