Accreditations
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504. Phone: 800-621-7440 or 312-263-0456.
Questions about the U-M School of Nursing's accreditation can be directed to the Office of Practice and Professional Graduate Studies and the Project Management Office.
School of Nursing Programs
Baccalaureate and master's degree programs (BSN and MSN)
The baccalaureate program at the University of Michigan School of Nursing is approved by the State of Michigan's Board of Nursing Michigan Bureau of Health Professionals, P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909-8170. Phone: 517-335-0918 or fax: 517-373-2179. Our last review occurred in 2015.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master's degree program in nursing at the U-M School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: 202-887-6791. The CCNE Board of Commissioners granted the U-M School of Nursing accreditation for ten years, extending to June 30, 2022.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at the U-M School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: 202-887-6791. The program is accredited through June 30, 2029.
Nurse-midwifery master's programs
The nurse-midwifery master's degree (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and post-master's options at the U-M School of Nursing are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME). For inquiries about accreditation, please contact ACME at 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550, Silver Spring, MD 20910-6374. More information at midwife.org/acme or email acme@acnm.org.
Year - Full time or part time | Graduation Rate | First time AMCB pass rate | Retake AMCB pass rate |
2011/2012 – Part time | 64% | 100% | NA |
2012/2013 – Part time | 73% | 100% | NA |
2013/2014 – Part time | 82% | 100% | NA |
2014/2015 – Part time | 83% | 100% | NA |
2015/2016 – Part time | 85% | 91% | 100% |
2016/2017 – Part time | 77% | 100% | NA |
2016/2017 – Full Time | 100% | 100% | NA |
| 2017/2018 – Part Time | 100% | 100% | NA |
| 2017/2018 – Full Time | 100% | 83% |
(Note: prior to 2017 all students were considered part time)
Post-master's APRN certificate program
The post-master's APRN certificate program at the U-M School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: 202-887-6791. The program is accredited through June 30, 2029.
Non-Discrimination Policy Notice from the Office of Institutional Equity
The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Senior Director for Institutional Equity, and Title IX/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Office of Institutional Equity, 2072 Administrative Services Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1432. Phone: 734-763-0235 or 734-647-1388. For other University of Michigan information call 734-764-1817.
