Accreditation & Carnegie Classification

Accreditation

Texas Woman’s University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Texas Woman's University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Texas Woman’s University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Accredited programs

In addition to TWU’s accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, the university offers many programs that have specialized accreditations from state, regional and/or national professional associations and boards.

Carnegie classification

TWU currently holds the Carnegie Classification of Doctoral/Professional Universities, which means the university awards at least 20 research doctoral degrees a year.

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