The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1926 that operates as an institutional accreditor of distance education institutions.

The DEAC is recognized as a U.S. institutional accreditor by both the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Nov 20, 2024 · There are more than 100 distance education institutions accredited by the DETC, located in the United States as well as 7 other countries. These institutions include colleges and universities, …

The accreditation of higher learning institutions in the United States and international locations that offer programs of study that are delivered primarily by distance (51 percent or more) and award …

May 8, 2025 · Online colleges need accreditation just like traditional schools. DEAC accreditation can help you access federal aid and ensure a quality education.

Dec 13, 2025 · The definitive guide to the DEAC (formerly DETC), federal recognition, and verifying accreditation for distance education.

Jul 20, 2019 · The Distance Education Training Council (DETC) has been accrediting correspondence schools since 1955. Today, hundreds of distance learning colleges and high schools have been …

Learn all about the DETC and take a look inside the college accreditation process with this helpful article with Mike Lambert.

Since 1955, the Accrediting Commission has established and monitored high standards of educational and administrative excellence in the distance/correspondence study community.

California Coast University holds accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is a recognized …