Accreditation at MCC
NECHE Accreditation
Middlesex Community College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).
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 though 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 may also contact:
New England Commission of Higher Education301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210 Wakefield, MA 01880
Email NECHE or call 781-425-7785
Middlesex was first accredited by NECHE in 1973.
In August of 2024, MCC submitted its ten-year Self-Study report. This comprehensive Self-Study report provides a data informed analysis of the educational effectiveness and fiscal stewardship of the institution.
In October of 2024, NECHE conducted a Comprehensive Evaluation Visit based on the Sef Study.
Accreditation of Individual Programs
Many of our academic programs also receive individual accredidation. The complete list of accreditations is available through the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook.