The Pennsylvania State University is accredited by the
Commission on Higher Education of the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-662-5606

The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.

Penn State was first accredited in 1921 and reaffirmed in 2000. The Commission on Higher Education is currently reviewing the University's reaffirmation for 2005. The next self-study evaluation will be 2014-2015. The next Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2010.

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Accreditation reaffirmation letter and Statement of Affiliation Status

Professional Accrediting Agencies by College and Campus