Background
The Independent Commission on Higher Education (ICHE) was established in 2022 to promote educational quality in independent, nonpublic career schools, colleges, and organizations in the United States and internationally. This is accomplished through a thorough accreditation process of quality assurance and improvement, as well as ethical business and educational conduct. ICHE is a California-based, non-profit (501c3), independent accrediting agency. You may view our non-profit registration Articles of Incorporation.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote excellence and accountability in higher education by setting rigorous standards for the institutions we accredit. Through our work, we strive to enhance the quality of services and outcomes for students. We are committed to transparency, impartiality, and continuous improvement in all aspects of our operations and sector.