We’re committed to building better futures through education. To ensure we’re part of conversations that matter, we’re members of change-making associations and networks.
Accredited, recognized worldwide
Think global, act local. That’s us. We connect local education needs with global workplace requirements.
US Accredited by the DEAC
Nexford University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Licensed in D.C. by the HELC
Nexford University is licensed in the District of Columbia by the Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). Nexford serves learners from around the world and in other states within the US, where the university is either exempted, approved, or licensed.
Currently, the university is not authorized to offer its programs (and therefore does not enroll students) in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Nexford University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code.
Memberships
C-BEN is a network of colleges, organizations, and individuals dedicated to realizing the potential of competency-based education.
AACRAO is a non-profit, voluntary, professional association of more than 11,000 higher education professionals who represent approximately 2,600 institutions in more than 40 countries.
The School of Business and Innovation at Nexford University has been awarded the status of Candidate for Accreditation by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a listing of the programs eligible to seek accreditation, please view our IACBE member status.
Quality Matters is a nationally recognized peer-review process that certifies the quality of online courses. It has recognized some of Nexford's courses for their commitment to quality assurance.
What organizations are members of Quality Matters?
Nexford has set up a chapter with The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) for its Ambassadors. NSLS is America’s largest leadership honor society and leadership development program. It is the only program of its kind to have earned accreditation.
Red Herring Top 100 tech companies
First ever university winners, chosen out of thousands of North American companies. Why? Our innovative data science and AI bring high quality, affordable education to learners across the world.
Inc. Regionals 2023: Mid-Atlantic
Nexford University was named one of the fastest-growing companies in Inc. Magazine’s 4th annual Regionals: Mid-Atlantic 2023 list, placing us within the top 25 recipients!