The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.). As part of a process of institutional reaccreditation, and as required by NECHE, MIT undergoes a comprehensive evaluation every 10 years.
In June 2020, the Commission formally extended MIT’s accreditation, with the next comprehensive review scheduled for Fall 2029. In November 2024, NECHE accepted MIT’s interim report. Confirmation of MIT’s accreditation is available here, with all relevant correspondence with the Commission posted here.
Inquiries regarding MIT’s accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to accreditation@mit.edu.
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Commission indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
Accreditation by the Commission is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.
Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals also may contact:
New England Commission of Higher Education
301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210, Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 425 7785
E-Mail: info@neche.org