Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States that provides national accreditation to private post-secondary educational institutions. It is recognized by the United States Department of Education as an independent accrediting agency. Established in 1965, the commission is headquartered in Arlington County, Virginia.
| Abbreviation | ACCSC |
|---|---|
Tax ID no. | 52-1828939 |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Purpose | To provide institutional accreditation for post-secondary career schools and colleges. |
| Headquarters | Arlington County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 38°53′33″N 77°05′05″W |
| Michale S. McComis | |
Chair of the Commission | Vickie Clements |
Revenue (2017) | $7,294,513 |
| Expenses (2017) | $6,480,858 |
Employees (2016) | 33 |
Volunteers (2016) | 96 |
| Website | www |
The U.S. Department of Education identifies the scope of ACCSC recognition as the accreditation of private post-secondary institutions offering non-degree programs or associate, bachelor's and master's degrees in programs that are "predominantly organized to educate students for occupational, trade and technical careers, and institutions that offer programs via distance education."
In 2021, the accrediting agency received a 3-year renewal from the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI).
ACCSC reports that it is "the institutional accrediting body for over 650 post-secondary, trade and technical schools that provide education to over 150,000 students." NACIQI reports that ACCSC "currently oversees 370 institutions that receive a total of $2.76 billion per year in Title IV funds."