Accreditation
Notification of Accreditation Visit
The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing will host an accreditation visit by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) between February 9–11, 2026. This visit is part of the process to seek ongoing CCNE accreditation for the following programs:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Post-Graduate APRN Certificate
As required by CCNE, communities of interest are invited to submit third-party comments regarding the programs' qualifications for accreditation. Communities of interest may include, but are not limited to, faculty, students, alumni and other interested parties.
Third-party comments must meet the following CCNE requirements:
- Be written in English
- Be submitted to CCNE no later than January 19, 2026, which is 21 days prior to the scheduled visit
Comments may be submitted by mail or email to the addresses below:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
ATTN: Third-Party Comments
655 K Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
The baccalaureate, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and post‑graduate APRN certificate programs at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20001; phone 202‑887‑6791.
Additional Accreditation
The Nurse Midwifery and Nurse Anesthesia programs have additional certifying bodies.
ACME Accreditation
Our Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Midwifery is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME), 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550, Silver Spring, MD, 20910-6374. For information about accreditation, contact ACME directly at 240-485-1802 or acme@acnm.org.
American Midwifery Certification Board Exam Pass Rates Within 1 Year of Graduation:
- 2024 graduates: 88%
- 2023 graduates: 84%
- 2022 graduates:100%
COA Accreditation
Our Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia is fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906, Rosemont, IL, 60018-5603. Contact COA at 224-275-9130.
Program Data:
- 100 percent employment of graduates
- Awarded the maximum 10-year accreditation by the COA. The next review will take place in 2032.
Ohio Board of Nursing Approval
- Full approval granted in accordance with Section 4723.06 (A)(5), Ohio Revised Code. The traditional BSN program has met and maintained the requirements of Chapter 4723-5, Ohio Administrative Code.
- Full approval granted in accordance with Section 4723.06 (A)(5), Ohio Revised Code. The Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN program has met and maintained the requirements of Chapter 4723-5, Ohio Administrative Code.