Post University is regionally accredited, which is the most widely recognized form of institutional accreditation in the United States. Beyond that baseline, several of its individual programs carry their own specialized accreditations from professional bodies in business, nursing, and education.
Institutional Accreditation
Post University holds institutional accreditation, meaning the school as a whole has been evaluated and approved by a recognized accrediting body. This is the accreditation that matters most for two practical reasons: it determines whether your credits can transfer to other accredited schools, and it determines whether you’re eligible for federal financial aid (Pell Grants, federal student loans, and work-study programs). Without institutional accreditation, a degree has very limited value in the job market and almost no portability in higher education.
Program-Specific Accreditations
Some professional fields require or strongly prefer that your degree come from a program with its own specialized accreditation, separate from the university’s institutional accreditation. Post University holds several of these, which can matter significantly depending on your career goals.
Business Programs
Post University’s Malcolm Baldrige School of Business is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This covers a range of degrees: Associate of Science programs in Accounting, Marketing, and Management; Bachelor of Science programs in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Sport Management; a Master of Science in Accounting; and the MBA. ACBSP accreditation signals that the curriculum, faculty qualifications, and learning outcomes meet standards set by a body focused specifically on business education. While not every employer checks for this, it can strengthen your credential when applying to competitive positions or pursuing further graduate work.
Nursing Programs
Nursing is one of the fields where program-level accreditation carries real professional weight. Post University’s bachelor’s and master’s nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), one of the two major nursing accreditation bodies in the country. The Doctor of Nursing Practice program, offered through American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Post University, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). If you’re pursuing a nursing degree, attending a program accredited by CCNE or ACEN is often a prerequisite for sitting for licensure exams and for employer recognition.
Education Programs
Post University’s Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education and its Bachelor of Science in Child Studies are both accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs, which operates under the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Both programs hold accreditation terms running from March 2026 through August 2028. NAEYC accreditation is a recognized credential in the early childhood education field and can be a factor in hiring and career advancement at childcare centers, preschools, and school districts.
What Accreditation Means for You
Accreditation affects your experience in three concrete ways. First, it determines financial aid eligibility. You can only use federal student loans and grants at an institutionally accredited school, and Post University qualifies. Second, it affects credit transfers. If you later decide to transfer to another institution or pursue a graduate degree elsewhere, credits from an accredited school are far more likely to be accepted (though transfer policies vary by the receiving school). Third, certain employers and licensing boards require that your degree come from an accredited program. This is especially true in nursing, education, and accounting, where the specific program-level accreditations Post holds can directly impact whether you qualify for licensure or certification in your state.
You can verify Post University’s accreditation status yourself through the U.S. Department of Education’s database of accredited institutions, which lists all schools recognized by federally approved accrediting agencies.