2025-2026 Graduate Catalog > Accreditation

Accreditation

Accreditation ensures stakeholders that an educational institution meets acceptable standards of quality. Through an ongoing process of self-study and external peer review, accreditation affirms the College and its programs are of the highest standards as recognized by historically regional, state, and programmatic accreditors. Mercy College of Ohio is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Several of the College's programs of study are accredited by specialized accrediting agencies.

Institutional Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
Phone: 800-621-7440
Phone: 312-263-0456
Fax: 312-263-7462
https://www.hlcommission.org

Complaints to The Higher Learning Commission

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has established a clear distinction between individual grievances and complaints that appear to involve broad institutional practices. Where a complaint does raise issues regarding the institution’s ongoing ability to meet the Criteria of Accreditation, the Commission forwards the complaint to the institution and requests a formal response.

complaints@hlcommission.org

HLC complaints webpage: https://www.hlcommission.org/for-students/file-a-complaint-against-an-institution

State Authorization

Ohio Department of Higher Education
25 South Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-466-6000
Fax: 614-466-5866
https://highered.ohio.gov

Complaints to The Ohio Department of Higher Education

The Ohio Department of Higher Education is responsible for responding to formal complaints against public, independent non-profit, and proprietary institutions of higher education in Ohio. While the Ohio Department of Higher Education has limited authority over colleges and universities and cannot offer legal advice or initiate civil court cases, their staff will review submitted complaints and work with student complainants and institutions.

https://highered.ohio.gov/students/current-college-students/student-complaints

Complaints to The Ohio Attorney General

The Ohio Attorney General reviews general consumer complaints about business, non-profit, and public entities. More information is available via the Attorney General’s office and website.

Ohio Attorney General
30 East Broad St., 14th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
General: 800-282-0515
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Consumers/File-a-Complaint