Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Camden County College is an accredited institution by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Camden County College was first accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in 1972. The College submitted its decennial Self-Study in 2018 and after peer review MSCHE reaffirmed the College’s accreditation status. The next self-study evaluation is scheduled for 2026-2027.
What is the Middle States Commission on Higher Education?
“The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is an institutional accreditor recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) that serves as an independent voice in higher education. MSCHE establishes equitable standards for accreditation with member institutions that advance the impact of accreditation in the ever-changing landscape of higher education and promotes educational excellence through innovation across diverse institutions.
As an institutional accreditor, MSCHE requires evaluation of all aspects of the institution holistically, including modality of instruction, and everything done in the name of the institution, including all academic programs and services, fall within their scope of accreditation.”
– Middle State Commission on Higher Education
www.msche.org/accreditation
Why is accreditation important?
- Accreditation allows Camden County College Students to receive Federal Student Aid
“In order for students to receive federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Department) for postsecondary study, the institution must be accredited by a “nationally recognized” accrediting agency.”
– U.S. Department of Education
www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/accreditation_pg2
- Accreditation allows credits earned at Camden County College to transfer to other Institutions of Higher learning
Important Links
- MSCHE Statement of Accreditation Status
- MSCHE Information
- MSCHE Standards
- For information on how to file a complaint regarding an accredited Middle States Commission on Higher Education institution visit: www.msche.org/policies-guidelines/page/2/
- Self-Study: 2017-2018