Who Accredits NSU?

Northern State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1940 - Current[Estimated Date]).
  • Programmatic Accredited: 2 programs

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Institutional Accreditation

Northern State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1940 - Current[Estimated Date]). Below table shows the institutional accreditation at Northern State University with agency information and accredited period.
Institutional Accreditation for Northern State University
AgencyAccreditation StatusAccredited Period
Higher Learning CommissionAccredited (1/1/1940 - Current[Estimated Date])

Programmatic Accreditation

Northern State University has 2 programmatic accredited programs. Below table list the programs with agency name and accredited period.
Programmatic Accreditation for Programs at Northern State University
ProgramAgency NameAccreditation StatusAccredited Period
Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programsNational Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on AccreditationAccredited (10/1/2013 - 8/1/2014)
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programsNational Association of Schools of Music, Commission on AccreditationAccredited (9/1/1965 - 8/1/2014[Estimated Date])

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