{"id":1764,"date":"2025-10-25T06:06:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T05:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awajis.com\/us\/?p=1764"},"modified":"2026-05-06T15:56:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T14:56:35","slug":"unaccredited-colleges-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awajis.com\/us\/unaccredited-colleges-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Unaccredited Colleges in the US"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the United States, a legal license for a college to operate is different from an educational accreditation. Hence, there are several colleges in the US that are operating but unaccredited.<\/p>\n

It is worth noting that degrees from unaccredited colleges may not be accepted by employers in the public sector and industries.<\/p>\n

There are many unaccredited colleges and institutions all over the place, particularly in the United States, and many people are unaware of this.<\/p>\n

\"List<\/p>\n

In this article, you’ll see a detailed list of unaccredited colleges in the US and also a list of fake online colleges in the US, and how to identify them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But before then, what are the reasons why a college may be unaccredited?<\/p>\n

Reasons why a College may be Unaccredited<\/strong><\/h3>\n

An institution may not get or lose its accreditation for several reasons. Some of the common reasons are itemized below:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. A long-established institution may lose its accreditation due to financial difficulties or other circumstances.<\/li>\n
  2. A new institution may not yet have attained accreditation.<\/li>\n
  3. Several colleges, like some Bible colleges and seminaries, feel that the accrediting process violates their right to academic, political, or religious freedom, hence they decide not to take part in it.<\/li>\n
  4. Religious institutions are immune from government supervision or accreditation in many jurisdictions.<\/li>\n
  5. Some institutions are exempt from the need for accreditation.<\/li>\n
  6. Accreditation is date-related: In the US, schools and universities usually don’t receive full accreditation until after they have been in operation for several years.<\/li>\n
  7. Additionally, a large number of colleges and universities existed in the US before the creation of the current accreditation system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Must See:<\/strong><\/em> Best Art High Schools in the US (2026 Update)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

    What exactly is Accreditation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Accreditation is a “seal of approval” from a recognized group or a third party that certifies a school meets high educational standards. Several non-governmental, nonprofit organizations in the US conduct it essentially as a review procedure.<\/p>\n

    They assist us in determining whether educational programs, whether traditional or online, adhere to predetermined standards of quality.<\/p>\n

    By selecting an accredited college, you can be sure that you are receiving a high-quality education because the procedure is extensive and demanding. The majority of colleges have personnel tasked with controlling and managing the procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Accrediting agencies are private organizations that aim to ensure that academic institutions under their jurisdiction satisfy acceptable educational quality standards. These organizations can accredit institutions on a national or international scale, or they may specialize in a particular location.<\/p>\n

    Many colleges and universities in the United States are accredited by a regional body; this is known as institutional accreditation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Accrediting agencies can also accredit individual programs, a process known as programmatic accreditation. Remember that just because a program\/course is accredited does not imply that the school is, and vice versa. Check to determine if any specific accreditations are available.<\/p>\n

    There are six key regional accrediting agencies in the US that are recognized by the US Department of Education and\/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA<\/em><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

    List of<\/span> Unaccredite<\/span>d<\/span><\/strong> Colleges in the US<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    Some institutions in the US are not accredited, even though the United States of America is home to some of the top colleges in the world that provide high-quality education to both its national and international students.<\/p>\n

    Below is a detailed list of unaccredited colleges in the United States:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    \n

    Name of University<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Location<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Notes<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Academy of Natural Therapies<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Formerly in Hawaii until closed by court order; may have reopened in Wyoming or Montana.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    American Bible College University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Arizona<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    American Central University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Wyoming<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    American Century University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    New Mexico<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Formerly known as Century University.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    American Coastline University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Formerly operated from mailbox rental services in Hawaii and Louisiana.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Was owned by Dr Richard Hoyer.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    American College of Metaphysical Theology<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Golden Valley, Minnesota<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    American School of Metaphysics<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    New York<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    American State University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    \u00a0Hawaii<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Aka Hamilton University and Richardson University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    American University of Hawaii<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Gulfport, Mississippi; Clinton, Mississippi; (also reported to be operating in India)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Not to be confused with the University of Hawaii<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Ames Christian University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Florida<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Andersonville Theological Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Camilla, Georgia<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Andragogy Autonomous University (AAUN)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Florida<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Has campuses in Mexico and Colombia, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Apostolic Prophetic Bible College & Theological Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Rochester Hills, Michigan<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Barrington University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Mobile, Alabama (formerly operated by Virtual Academics.com of Boca Raton, Florida)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Belford University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Operated from a P.O. Box in Humble, Texas<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Not to be confused with the University of Bedford which is linked to the University Degree Program<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Beloved Community Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Oregon, Hawaii<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Bettis Christian University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Arkansas<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Bienville University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Woodville, Mississippi<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Cal Southern University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Houston, Texas, and registered in the South Pacific island of Niue.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Not to be confused with California Southern University in Irvine, California, or California Southern Law School in Riverside, California.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    California Graduate School of Theology<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Garden Grove, California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Cambridge State University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Jackson, Mississippi<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    District officials discovered the school has an extensive criminal history and is nothing more than a diploma mill.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Canbourne University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    United States<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Not to be confused with Camborne School of Mines<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Canby Bible College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Canby, Oregon<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Formerly Leadership Training Institute (Oregon\u2019s Office of Degree Authorization lists this institution as an \u201cunaccredited religious exempt school\u201d).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Capital City Religious Institute<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Carolina University of Theology<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Manassas, Virginia<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Their website states that the school is accredited by Accrediting Commission International] but notes \u201cThis accreditation is not recognized by the US Dept. of Education. It is our intention in the months ahead to pursue a full accredited status with an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Chadwick University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Alabama<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Charis School of Divinity<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Florida<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Christian Bible College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Rocky Mount, North Carolina<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Christian Leadership University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    New York<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Clarksville School of Theology<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Clarksville, Tennessee<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Shut down in 1982.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Clayton College of Natural Health<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Alabama<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Same operator as Chadwick University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Clayton Theological Institute<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Columbus University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Picayune, Mississippi<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Closed by state action in Louisiana.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Communion of Saints Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Oregon<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Cranmer Theological House<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Louisiana, Texas<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Crescent City Christian College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Metairie, Louisiana<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Basically a coach’s house \u2014 no campus, no facilities, no faculty, no library that anyone could discover.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Crown College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Tacoma, Washington<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Lost accreditation in 2007<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Delta International University of New Orleans<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    New Orleans, Louisiana<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Dispensational Theological Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Forest Grove, Oregon<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Oregon\u2019s Office of Degree Authorization lists this institution as an unaccredited religious-exempt school<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Dorcas University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Honolulu, Hawaii<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Eastern Caribbean University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Texas; St. Kitts, Virgin Islands<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Florida State Christian College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Florida<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Frederick Taylor International University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Hawaii; California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Frederick Taylor University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Friends International Christian University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Florida; California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Their website states, \u201cFICU is not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Full Gospel Christian College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Pontiac, Michigan<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Geo-Metaphysical Institute<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    New York<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    George Wythe College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Cedar City, Utah<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Golden State Baptist College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Santa Clara, California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Part of the Independent Baptist Bible College Movement, listed among the Wikipedia category Unaccredited Christian colleges and universities.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Golden State School of Theology<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Stockton, California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Heartland Baptist Bible College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    The School’s website states that they “seek no national or regional accreditation, but seeks only God\u2019s approval.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Hiwassee College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Tennessee<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Holy Trinity College and Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    New Port Richey, Florida<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    The seminary\u2019s website notes its choice to remain unaccredited and states, “the degree programs of this college are designed solely for religious vocations.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Honolulu University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Hawaii<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Aka Honolulu University of the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Hubbard College of Administration International<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Los Angeles, California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Hyles-Anderson College and Hyles-Anderson College Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Crown Point, Indiana<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Part of the Independent Baptist Bible College Movement. Founder asserted that the college remains unaccredited because the government would “take away our freedom.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    IICSE University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Elkhart, Indiana<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Interfaith Seminary, formerly Interfaith School of Theology<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    New Rochelle, New York<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    The institution\u2019s website says: \u201cAs a religious Seminary the Interfaith Seminary is not accredited by an [sic] government agency.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    International Bible University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Norwalk, California; Carpinteria, California; Hawaii<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Also called “E M International Bible University” or “E.M.I. Bible University.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    International Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Plymouth, Florida<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    International Theological University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    International University of Ministry and Education<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Grandview, Missouri<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    IOND University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Hawaii; Japan<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Jacksonville Theological Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Southaven, Mississippi<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Kent College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Louisiana<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Kentucky Christian University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Ashland, Kentucky<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Not to be confused with Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Kentucky, which is accredited.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    LaSalle University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Louisiana<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Not to be confused with La Salle University (Philadelphia), nor with The LaSalle Extension University (Chicago).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Life Christian University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Tampa, Florida<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Louisiana Baptist University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Louisiana<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Formerly Baptist Christian University, founded in 1973 by Jimmy G. Tharpe.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Louisiana Christian University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Lake Charles, Louisiana<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Louisiana Missionary Baptist Institute and Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Louisiana<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Madison University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Gulfport, Mississippi<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Master’s International School of Divinity<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Evansville, Indiana<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Oregon\u2019s Office of Degree Authorization lists this institution as an \u201cunaccredited religious exempt school.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Miami Christian University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Miami, Florida<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Morris Brown College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Atlanta, Georgia<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Lost accreditation in 2002.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Mountain States Baptist College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Montana<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Part of the Independent Baptist Bible College Movement.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    New Tribes Bible Institute<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Jackson, Michigan; Waukesha, Wisconsin<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    New West Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Oregon City, Oregon<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Oregon\u2019s Office of Degree Authorization lists this institution as an unaccredited religious-exempt school.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    North American Reformed Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Flagstaff, Arizona<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Novus University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Diamondhead, Mississippi<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Ohio Christian College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Ohio<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Oregon College of Ministry<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Gresham, Oregon<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Oregon\u2019s Office of Degree Authorization lists this institution as an unaccredited religious-exempt school<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Pacific International University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Springfield, Missouri<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Originally was located in Victoria, Australia.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Pacific National University and Theological Institute<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Los Angeles, California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Patriot Bible University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Colorado<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Formerly Patriot University, Colorado; claims that its accreditation is by American Accrediting Association of Theological Institutions, which is an unrecognized agency deemed to be an accreditation mill.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Pensacola Bible Institute<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Pensacola, Florida<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Pensacola Christian College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Pensacola, Florida<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Portland Bible College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Portland, Oregon<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Oregon\u2019s Office of Degree Authorization lists this institution as an unaccredited religious-exempt school.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Preston University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Wyoming<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Aka Fairmount International University.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Providence Christian College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Ontario, California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Sacramento International University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Sacramento, California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Also called San Francisco International University, and Bellington University.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Saint Luke School of Medicine<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Liberia, California (US), Ghana<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Saint Martin\u2019s College and Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Saint Stephen\u2019s Educational Bible College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Los Angeles, California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Saint Wolbodo Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Baltimore, Maryland<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Sancta Sophia Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Oklahoma<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Claims “accreditation” by the Accrediting Commission International for Schools, Colleges, and Theological Seminaries, Inc., an unrecognized accreditation agency.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Springsfield University College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Clearwater, Florida<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    St. Paul\u2019s College & Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Saint Paul, Minnesota<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    St. Regis University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Dominica, Liberia, Washington D.C., and Washington<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Closed by court order in June 2005. Not to be confused with Regis University in Denver, which is accredited.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Success Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Oregon<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Suffield University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Operating illegally in Connecticut<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Texas Christian Bible University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Crowley, Texas<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Texas Theological University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Texas<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    The Bible Doctrine Institute<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Jacksonville, Florida<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Tyndale Theological Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Texas<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    In 1999, Tyndale Theological Seminary was fined for violating a state law that required institutions to have state approval or accreditation to award degrees or use terms such as “college” or “university” in their names. The fine was appealed, and in August 2007 the Texas Supreme Court ruled that Tyndale and other seminaries that offer theological education and award religious degrees can do so without state government approval or accreditation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Universal Bible Institute<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Birmingham, Alabama<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    University of Berkley<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Erie County, Pennsylvania<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    University of Beverly Hills<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    University of Central Europe<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Pascagoula, Mississippi<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    University of Metaphysical Studies<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    New Mexico<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    University of Metaphysics<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Studio City, California, and Sedona, Arizona<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Also called the University of Sedona<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    University of Natural Health<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Brandon, Mississippi<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    University of Santa Monica<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Santa Monica, California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Also known as Kohenor University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    University of Sedona<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Studio City, California, and Sedona, Arizona<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Alternative name for University of Metaphysics<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Washington International University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Pennsylvania<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Washington School of Theology<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Oregon<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    West Coast Baptist College<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Lancaster, California<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Their website states: “Pursuing accreditation…is not our intention.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    \n

    Western Michigan Bible Institute<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Muskegon, Michigan<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		\n

    Washington<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n

    		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Fake Online Colleges\/Universities in the US<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Just like there are unaccredited colleges in the US, there are also several fake online universities and colleges.<\/p>\n

    Finding a fake online university is quite difficult due to the popularity of distance learning and the<\/span> ease of access to online degrees<\/span>, which allow you to acquire a degree from a well-known institution without having to visit the school location in person. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Below is a list of popular fake online colleges\/universities:<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Concordia College and University.<\/li>\n
    2. Madison University.<\/li>\n
    3. American Central University.<\/li>\n
    4. Christian Leadership University.<\/li>\n
    5. Clarksville Theological School.<\/li>\n
    6. American Management University.<\/li>\n
    7. University of the Nations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      How to Identify a Fake Online College\/University<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Here is how to identify a fake online college or unaccredited university:<\/p>\n

      1. Familiar names<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

      This is yet another warning sign that a US-based online university is fake. Scammers frequently use the names of certain prestigious colleges to create fake online degree programs.<\/p>\n

      For no other reason, than to deceive people into thinking they are associated with the institution, they prefix their names with “Harvard,” “Cambridge,” “Oxford,” or any other globally renowned university.<\/p>\n

      2. There is no “.edu” URL<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

      A\u00a0 program with a “.com” or “.net” address should prompt a potential student to further investigate whether they issue fake degrees. However, note that “.edu.” URL is particularly used in the higher education sector in the United States.<\/p>\n

      3. There is no direct contact information<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Another red flag that the online university program you are interested in is fake is when you cannot find the university’s official website, address, or phone number.<\/p>\n

      Also, there is a strong likelihood that the institution and the online courses offered there are fake if the contact email address or other information on the page looks a little suspicious.<\/span><\/p>\n

      4. Fake Accreditation Organization<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

      If an online university’s accreditation status is unreliable, that is one indication that it is fake. A legal organization’s official certification of a university’s program’s compliance with a given standard of excellence is known as accreditation.<\/p>\n

      Also, every legitimate university must have national or regional accreditation from a Ministry of Education organization in that nation.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Some Fake Accreditation Bodies in the US<\/strong><\/h3>\n