Mississippi State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Mississippi State University.
The systematic assessment and review required by SACSCOC ensures that MSU continues to enhance educational quality and strive for improvements in undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Tracey N. Baham, Ph.D., serves as Mississippi State University's accreditation liaison. SACSCOC most recently reaffirmed our accreditation in 2015, and our next reaffirmation is scheduled for 2024. Prior to the reaffirmation, Mississippi State University must submit a Fifth-Year Interim report, which is an abbreviated reaffirmation document and an impact report in support of the Maroon & Write Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).
Last Updated: June 1, 2020