Accreditation

Buena Vista University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, since 1952. BVU was reaccredited in 2021, with the next reaccreditation visit occurring in 2030-31.

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Accreditation

Buena Vista University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1952. HLC is BVU's regional accrediting body and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Commission accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in 19 states, including Iowa, in the North Central region of the U.S. BVU is an Open Pathways institution and is reaccredited every 10 years to ensure it is meeting HLC’s standards of educational quality.

The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
312.263.0456
www.hlcommission.org