Accreditation

Wayland Baptist University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Wayland Baptist University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Wayland Baptist University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). 

Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the institution and not to the Commission’s office.

The university is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

The baccalaureate and master's nursing programs at Wayland Baptist University at the San Antonio campus located in San Antonio, Texas is accredited by:
               Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
               3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the master's nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

The university is also accredited by the Texas Education Agency for teacher certification and for veterans training, and the Texas Board of Nursing.

 

Wayland Baptist University
1900 W. 7th
Plainview, TX 79072
806-291-1000