Manchester University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (230 S. LaSalle, Ste. 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604 www.hlcommission.org) since 1932.
State of Indiana
Manchester University is authorized by name in statute as an approved institution of higher education
in the state of Indiana.
Student Complaints: In full compliance with federal rules, please contact the Indiana Commission for Higher Education following
the steps outlined here for Indiana's higher education complaint resolution process. Distance education students living in other states may also utilize this process to
contact the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
Athletic Training Accreditation
The undergraduate and graduate level Athletic Training programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 6850 Austin Center Blvd.,
Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731-3101.
Nursing Program Accreditation
Manchester's Bachelor's of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Indiana Board of Nursing and has the approval of the Higher Learning Commission. As a new program, Manchester will seek accreditation for the program through a nursing accreditation organization in 2022.
Nutrition and Nutrigenomics Program Accreditation
Manchester University’s Master of Science in Nutrition and Nutrigenomics has been granted candidate status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (312) 899-0040 ext 5400.
Pharmacy Program Accreditation
Manchester University’s Doctor of Pharmacy Program is accredited with the Accreditation
Council for Pharmacy Education, 2135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60503; 312/644-3575; FAX 312/664-4652; web site www.acpe-accredit.org.
Physical Therapy Accreditation
Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (
CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apt.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.
Manchester University is seeking accreditation of a new physical therapist education program from CAPTE. The program is planning to submit an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage, on December
1, 2022. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status is required prior to implementation of the professional/technical phase of
the program; therefore, no students may be enrolled in professional/technical courses until Candidate for Accreditation status has been achieved. Further, though achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status signifies satisfactory progress toward
accreditation, it does not assure that the program will be granted accreditation.
Social Work Accreditation
The baccalaureate level social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Teacher Education Accreditation
The baccalaureate level teacher education program is
accredited by the Indiana Professional Standards Board and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (CAEP).