About the Open Pathway

Madison College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC is a commission member of the North Central Association (NCA), which was founded in 1895. It's one of six regional higher education accreditation bodies in the U.S.

Madison College was notified on June 28, 2016, of our continued accreditation through 2025-26. This reaffirmation allowed the College to select its pathway of accreditation. This selection process was vetted by the college community. In July 2016, the College formally submitted its declaration for the Open Pathway.  

The Open Pathway is a 10-year cycle, with an Assurance Review in Year 4 and a Comprehensive Evaluation in Year 10. The Open Pathway includes an improvement component, the Quality Initiative. This initiative targets improvement efforts on a specific project addressing the current needs and aspirations of the institution.  

Learn more about the Open Pathway at the Higher Learning Commission. 

If you have questions or require access to documents about Madison College's accreditation history, email accreditation@madisoncollege.edu or 608.243.4042.

Program Specific Accreditations

Program accreditation is a formal review process completed by many of our academic programs. It evaluates whether the program meets standards of quality, rigor, and effectiveness as set by an accrediting body. Accreditation ensures that programs are aligned with professional and industry expectations. 

View Madison College Program Accreditations

You can also visit individual program pages for more information.

Students have the right to file complaints with the Higher Learning Commission.