by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering who recognizes Stanford? Take a look at the accreditations we found for this school.
Regional accreditation matters. Going to a regionally accredited school is important if you might transfer credits elsewhere or plan to pursue a post-graduate program. Stanford is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
| Agency | Type of Accreditation | Program | Current Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASC Senior College and University Commission | Institutional (Regional) | N/A | Accredited |
| American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar | Specialized | Law (LAW) - Professional schools | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Internship/Residency | Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Internship/Residency | Professional Psychology (RPSY) - Postdoctoral residency programs | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Internship/Residency | Professional Psychology (RPSY) - Postdoctoral residency programs | Accredited |
| Liaison Committee on Medical Education | Specialized | Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree | Accredited |
| National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education | Specialized | Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools | Accredited |