Accreditation & Accolades

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is proud to offer flexible, respected online programs that have earned recognition for their academic excellence.

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Accreditation

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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. UNC Pembroke also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is an accredited member of AACSB International.

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All educator preparation programs at The University of North Carolina Pembroke are approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Accolades

  • Ranked #7 among “Most Affordable AACSB Online MBA Programs” by GetEducated (2023)

  • Ranked #40 among “Best Online Master’s in Elementary Education Degrees” by Best Accredited Colleges (2023)

  • Ranked #45 among the “Best Regional Universities South” by U.S. News & World Report (2024)

  • Ranked #16 among the “Top Performers on Social Mobility” by U.S. News & World Report (2024)

  • Ranked #19 among the “Top Public Schools, Regional Universities South” by U.S. News & World Report (2024)

  • Ranked #9 among “Best 1-Year Online MBAs for 2021” by College Consensus

  • Ranked #6 among the "Most Affordable Online MBA in Business Analytics Degree Programs" by TechGuide (2024)

  • Recognized by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) as one of 13 Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) that have been successful in advancing Native American student persistence and academic success

Designated a Military Friendly® School with the Silver designation by VIQTORY media, 2024-2025

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