Institutional Accreditation

Accreditation Statement

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is a member institution with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). CEI's accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. NWCCU's most recent action on the institution's accreditation on July 21, 2023, was to reaffirm accreditation. 

NWCCU is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 

Accreditation Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). CEI received its most recent affirmation of accreditation on July 21, 2023. Please view the Reaffirmation of Accreditation letter here. CEI’s current accreditation status is also published on the NWCCU’s website.

CEI has been a continually accredited institution since 1982. Accreditation is an ongoing assessment process. In 2023, the NWCCU performed an extensive study of CEI’s institutional quality. As part of the evaluation process, CEI prepared and submitted the 2022 Policies, Regulations, and Financial Review and the 2023 Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness. The college underwent a full review, including an external evaluation visit from its peers. The NWCCU found that CEI is substantially compliant with all standards, policies, and eligibility requirements.

Said differently, accreditation is an evidence-based process where CEI proves that it is fulfilling our mission to provide open access to affordable, quality education that meets the needs of students, regional employers, and community. CEI’s continued accreditation shows that the college is a stellar, fiscally responsible educational institution.

The accreditation process also shows that CEI is committed to being a welcoming, data-informed institution whose graduates are respected and sought by our regional employers. Our students choose us to become highly trained employees, leaders, and entrepreneurs. CEI faculty and staff work every day to meet their ambitions. CEI has built assessment protocols, financial policies, and other safeguards to ensure that this is a sustainable institution now and that CEI credentials will be invaluable long into the future.

Institutional Evaluation Reports

2022 Policies, Regulations, and Financial Review

2023 Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness

 2023 Reaffirmation of Accreditation Letter

Programs with Specialized Accreditation

CEI offers programs that hold respected external accreditations, reflecting their quality and industry relevance. Please visit our program pages to learn more!