Michigan Tech is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and has been continuously accredited since 1928.
Our accreditation was reaffirmed in 2021 under the Open Pathway.
Higher Learning Commission
Michigan Technological University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accredits degree-granting colleges and universities. Our Statement of Affiliation Status with HLC is available to view online.
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
800-621-7440
As an institutional accreditor, the HLC accredits the institution as a whole. Specific programs may additionally be professionally accredited, approved, or recognized by their respective agencies.
Michigan Tech is on the Open Pathway for reaffirmation of accreditation with the HLC. This pathway is for institutions that have been accredited for more than 10 years. As part of the Pathway's 10-year cycle, we will demonstrate a dedication to quality and improvement through submission of an assurance filing in year four (2025), engagement in a quality initiative project of our choosing during years five through nine, and another comprehensive evaluation for reaffirmation of accreditation in the academic year 2031-32.
