- QUALITY EDUCATION
Excellence you can trust
Crestmont University is accredited, rigorous, and built around the professionals it serves.
- OUR CREDENTIALS
Accreditations, approvals and memberships
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Institutional Accreditation
DEAC
Distance Education Accrediting Commission
Crestmont University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Student Achievement Disclosure.
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Memberships
CHEA
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Crestmont University is a recognized CHEA member institution. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is a national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation. CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities and recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations.
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State Approval
BPPE
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
Crestmont University is a private institution licensed to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). “Licensed to operate” indicates compliance with state standards as set forth in Chapter 94897 of the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009. Annual Report. Performance Fact Sheet.
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Progammatic Accreditation
ACBSP
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Crestmont University’s programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP accreditation recognizes teaching quality, measurable learning outcomes, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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NC-SARA
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements
Crestmont University has been approved to participate in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) through the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).
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- STUDENT BENEFITS
What this means for you
Your accreditation matters as much as ours. Here’s what it means for your degree, your credits, and your next step.
Transferable credits
Credits you earn at an accredited institution are more likely to be accepted by other accredited schools.
Employer recognition
Employers recognize degrees from accredited institutions as meeting established quality standards.
Financial aid eligibility
Accreditation is often required to qualify for federal financial aid and scholarships.
Recognized authorization
Through NC-SARA, Crestmont University is authorized to serve students across participating U.S. states, and its accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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