Rasmussen College Accreditation
Credentialed to Deliver High Quality Education
Whether online, on campus, or through blended learning models, we adhere to the highest standards of education and student support. Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Regional accreditation is only awarded to colleges that meet criteria set by the association in their respective region, and can provide assurance that an organization has been found to meet strict requirements and criteria, and that there are reasonable grounds for believing it will continue to do so according to the HLC's Accreditation of Higher Education Institutions: An Overview, 2007 Edition.
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Accreditations and Approvals
Higher Learning Commission Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Higher Learning Commission 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 |
The Rasmussen College Professional Nursing Associate’s degree in Minnesota, Illinois, and Florida is approved by the Minnesota, Illinois, and Florida Boards of Nursing. In addition the Rasmussen College Professional Nursing Associate’s degree is authorized to admit students in Wisconsin Upon satisfactory completion of the nursing program requirements, students are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses. Upon passing the NCLEX-RN Exam, the RN candidate is eligible for licensure, provided the candidate has satisfied all Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida Board of Nursing requirements. Minnesota Board of Nursing Florida Board of Nursing Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing |
The Rasmussen College Practical Nursing Associate’s degree in Minnesota is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Upon satisfactory completion of the Practical Nursing program requirements, students are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for practical nurses. Upon passing the NCLEX-PN Exam, the PN candidate is eligible for licensure, provided the candidate has satisfied all Minnesota Board of Nursing requirements. Minnesota Board of Nursing |
The Rasmussen College Practical Nursing diploma in Florida is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. Upon satisfactory completion of the Practical Nursing Program requirements, students are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for practical nurses. Upon passing the NCLEX-PN Exam, the PN candidate is eligible for licensure, provided the candidate has satisfied all Florida Board of Nursing requirements. Florida Board of Nursing |
The Rasmussen College Associate Degree in Nursing program in Ocala, Florida is a candidate for accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission |
Health Information Technician - CAHIIM |
Health Information Management - CAHIIM |
Medical Assisting ABHES Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools CAAHEP Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs |
Surgical Technologist - CAAHEP The surgical technologist program at the Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove and St. Cloud Campuses is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs |
Medical Laboratory Technician - NAACLS The Medical Laboratory Technician Program at the Lake Elmo/Woodbury, Mankato, Moorhead, St. Cloud, and Green Bay Campuses are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences |
Rasmussen College registration, authorization, licensure and approval by state: |
Rasmussen College in Minnesota is registered by: Minnesota Office of Higher Education Rasmussen College – MN locations are registered as private institutions with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 1306A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not mean credits earned at the institution can be transferred to all other institutions. |
Rasmussen College in Illinois is authorized by: Illinois Board of Higher Education |
Rasmussen College in Florida is licensed by: Commission for Independent Education |
Rasmussen College in North Dakota is authorized by: North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education |
Rasmussen College in Wisconsin is approved by: State of Wisconsin Educational Approval Board |
Rasmussen College in Kansas is approved by: Kansas Board of Regents |
Rasmussen College is registered with: Iowa College Student Aid Commission |
Rasmussen College is registered with: Maryland Higher Education Commission Registration/Complaint Information Maryland Rasmussen College is registered with the Maryland Higher Education Commission to enroll Maryland students in online distance education programs. Registration does not constitute approval or endorsement of the college or its programs by the state of Maryland. Complaints may be submitted to either of the following after following the complaint/grievance procedures established Rasmussen College, which can be found in the college catalog at rasmussen.edu/degrees/course-catalog/ Maryland Higher Education Commission Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division |
Rasmussen College is authorized by: Montana Board of Regents |
Rasmussen College is registered with: Wyoming Department of Education |
| Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Rasmussen College is a Candidate for Accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). |
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