Southwestern Adventist University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters. Southwestern Adventist also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Southwestern Adventist 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).

The University is a member of the following: 

• National League for Nursing 

• Council of Independent Colleges 

• Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas 

• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities 

• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements 

Program Accreditations 

Business 

• The Department of Business Administration at Southwestern Adventist University has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.

• Listing of accredited programs

• Public Disclosure of Student Achievement 2022-2023 

Education 

• Texas Education Agency. Contact the TEA at 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 or 512-463-9734 for questions about accreditation. 

Nursing 

• Texas Board of Nursing. Contact the Texas BON at 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460, Austin, TX 78701-3944 or 512-305-7400 or  webmaster@bon.texas.gov.

• The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Southwestern Adventist University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.