Wayne State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accrediting agency that evaluates an institution based on the agency's standards. Details can be found at hlc.wayne.edu.

Information about the Higher Learning Commission can be found on their website at https://www.hlcommission.org/.

Many WSU programs have also received disciplinary or professional accreditation. Information on accreditation at Wayne State University is compiled annually and reported to the University's Board of Governors. Below is a link to the most recent report on the accreditation status of each program. The report lists the university, schools, colleges, departments, and/or programs that have professional or specialized accreditation. The accrediting agency, the accreditation status, and the anticipated date of the next review are indicated for each program.

• 2023 Annual Accreditation Report to the Board of Governors
• 2022 Annual Accreditation Report to the Board of Governors
• 2021 Annual Accreditation Report to the Board of Governors

Questions about the accreditation status of the University and/or its programs can be addressed to the Office of Academic Program Review at apr@wayne.edu.