Accreditations

For accreditation purposes, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges has provided the following statement:
Texas A&M University-San Antonio is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Texas A&M University-San Antonio 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).

Frequently Asked Questions
Is Texas A&M University–San Antonio accredited?
Yes. Texas A&M University–San Antonio is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The University’s institutional accreditation statement appears on this page.
What is the difference between institutional and program-specific accreditation?
Institutional accreditation applies to the University as a whole. Program-specific accreditation applies to particular academic programs or units. At A&M–San Antonio, specialized accreditations include AACSB for the College of Business, CACREP for counseling programs and ABET for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
Is A&M–San Antonio’s College of Business accredited?
Yes. The College of Business is accredited by AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Visit the College of Business page to explore its programs.
Which A&M–San Antonio counseling programs are CACREP-accredited?
A&M–San Antonio’s accredited counseling specialty areas are Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling; and School Counseling. Their accreditor is the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Visit the Counselor Education page for program details.
Is A&M–San Antonio’s computer science program ABET-accredited?
Yes. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET under its General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science. Visit the Computer Science accreditation page for details.
How can I verify accreditation for a specific academic program?
Review the program’s official webpage and the relevant accrediting organization’s directory. Check the exact degree title and accreditation scope, since a specialized accreditation applies to the programs or academic units identified in the accreditation statement.
Who can I contact about A&M–San Antonio’s institutional accreditation?
Questions about the University’s institutional accreditation may be directed to SACSCOC at 404-679-4500 or through the accreditor’s website linked in the University’s accreditation statement. For questions about a particular program’s accreditation, contact the academic department.
Where can I find A&M–San Antonio’s rankings and recognitions?
Visit Facts and Recognitions for University rankings, awards and institutional statistics. Rankings and awards are separate from the institutional and specialized accreditations described on this page.