Shiloh University is in the process of closing its seminary degree programs as it finishes graduating its existing students. The University will voluntarily cease to operate as an accredited degree granting institution at that time.
Shiloh University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.
The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
Shiloh University is a CHEA institutional member.
Shiloh University is authorized by the state of Iowa as a post-secondary degree-granting institution.
Shiloh University has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
Accreditation Statement
Shiloh University and its degree programs are accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). DEAC is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
Contact Information:
Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)
1601 18th Street NW, Suite 2
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 234-5100
Email: info@deac.org
Website: www.deac.org
State Licensure
Shiloh University is recognized and licensed by the State of Iowa as a post-secondary degree granting institution.
Contact Information:
Postsecondary Registration Administrator
Iowa College Student Aid Commission
475 SW 5th St., Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (877) 272-4456, option 4
Shiloh University is also an approved State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) institution, which enables it to admit students from any SARA participating state. For information on Shiloh University’s authority to operate in each state, refer to the University website.
Filing Grievances with Outside Organizations
If an individual feels that the grievance has not been resolved after following the University grievance process, he or she may appeal the grievance to the appropriate external agency.
The University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) and is therefore obligated to follow all standards and responsibilities of accredited status. Any individual who believes that Shiloh University is noncompliant with DEAC standards and/or procedures may file a complaint form through DEAC’s complaint process form.
Students who feel their rights as consumers of higher education have been violated, or that the University has conducted itself in a manner that is not supportive of their educational experience, must register their complaints with the Iowa College Student Aid Commission (ICSAC). ICSAC is the state agency responsible for licensing the University’s courses and programs for Iowa residents as well as residents of all SARA-Compact participant states.
Complaints should be submitted to the Iowa College Student Aid Commission (address below) via their Student Complaint Form.
Iowa College Student Aid Commission
475 SW 5th St., Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (877) 272-4456, option 4
For whatever state where a student may reside, for more information regarding the student complaint process, please see How to File a SARA Student Complaint.
Shiloh University is not accepting new students into its academic programs.