Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Luther Rice College and Seminary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Luther Rice College and Seminary also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Luther Rice College and Seminary may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).

 

Accredited by the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)

Luther Rice College and Seminary is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808) to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate, Baccalaureate, Master’s, and Doctoral levels. The ABHE Commission on Accreditation’s recognition with the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) includes certificates, diplomas, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees, including doctoral degrees. The Commission’s scope of recognition with the U.S. Department of Education does not include doctoral education.

 

Accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS)

Luther Rice College & Seminary is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [15935 Forest Rd, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: 434-525-9539; e-mail: info@tracs.org], having been awarded Reaffirmed status as a Category IV institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on April 21st, 2015; this status is effective for a period of ten years.  TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).

Upcoming Evaluation Team Visit by TRACS

State Operational Authorization

Luther Rice College and Seminary has been incorporated in the State of Florida as a private, independent, non-profit 501 (c) (3) since June 13, 1962. Luther Rice is registered as a corporation with the State of Georgia. Luther Rice is registered as a degree-granting institution by Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission (GNPEC). Luther Rice College and Seminary is required to complete and submit the Annual Membership Renewal under the provisions of the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Act, O.C.G.A. 20-3-250.3 (a) (10).

Student Complaints

Student complaints should be addressed to SACSCOC, TRACS, ABHE, or the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission, 2082 E Exchange Place, Tucker, GA 30084, (770) 414-3300.