State Approvals

Antioch University is authorized for operation by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, 25 South Front Street, Columbus OH 43215, 614-466-6000. It is also authorized to operate physical locations in Washington, New Hampshire, and California, respectively, by these agencies:

Washington Student Achievement Council

917 Lakeridge Way SW, Olympia WA 98502, 360-753-7800

New Hampshire Department Education - Division of Higher Education
101 Pleasant Street, Concord NH 03301, 603-271-2494

California Bureau of Private and Postsecondary Education
1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834 -or
P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
(888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897
(916) 574-8900 or by fax (916) 263-1897
www.bppe.ca.gov

Antioch University (Seattle) is authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Antioch University to offer specific degree programs. The Council may be contacted for a list of currently authorized programs. Authorization by the Council does not carry with it an endorsement by the Council of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430 or by email at degreeauthorization@wsac.wa.gov.

The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) has authority to investigate student complaints against specific schools. WSAC may not be able to investigate every student complaint. Visit https://www.wsac.wa.gov/student-complaints for information regarding the WSAC complaint process.

For more information on state-specific required disclosures for students in Washington State, see the section: State-Specific Required Disclosures.

Antioch University Los Angeles along with its branch location, Antioch University Santa Barbara, is a private not-for-profit institution and is authorized for operation in the state of California by the State of California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), which means compliance with state standards as set forth in the CEC and 5, CCR. Approval does not mean the Bureau endorses Antioch’s programs, or that Antioch exceeds the minimum state standards.
For more information on state-specific required disclosures for students in California, see the section: State-Specific Required Disclosures.
Antioch University New England is authorized by the Higher Education Commission of the New Hampshire Department of Education to grant degree programs at the master’s and doctoral levels, including graduate and doctoral level certificates.

Antioch University New England is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. Minnesota Office of Higher Education, 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55108-5227.  651.642.0567 or 800.657.3866.  https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/

Antioch University New England is authorized by the Vermont Agency of Education to operate a postsecondary school in Vermont.

For additional information and required disclosures specific to these bodies, see State-Specific Information , as well as notices throughout the catalog identified by the state to which they pertain.

Antioch University’s accreditation further includes federal government recognition, making Antioch University’s students fully eligible for a variety of financial aid assistance, including grants, scholarships, and loans. Antioch University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate against and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability and veteran status.

Antioch University has been approved as a participant in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). SARA is an agreement among member states, districts and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. It is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state. SARA is overseen by a National Council (NC-SARA) and administered by four regional education compacts. Institutions that are members of SARA are authorized to provide online education to students from all SARA member states. See http://nc-sara.org/sara-states-institutions for more information.

Antioch University is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) institution.

Student Consumer Information/Complaints

Antioch University provides an array of consumer information in support of its accreditation, state approvals, participation in federal financial aid programs, and more. Please see our Consumer Information website at https://www.antioch.edu/resources/general-information/consumer-information/ for a comprehensive set of required and recommended disclosures. Any questions about this information may be directed to consumerinfo@antioch.edu.

Student Complaints 

If you have any questions about policies and their application, please contact your Chief Student Services Officer: