Accreditation

Founded in 1848 by the Diocese of Cleveland

Incorporated in the State of Ohio August 16, 1968

Certificate of Authorization received from Ohio Board of Regents to grant theological degrees September 13, 1968.
Current authorization continues through December 31, 2026

Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, and the following degree programs are approved:

Master of Divinity (MDiv)

Master of Arts (MA)

Master of Arts in Diaconal Ministry (MA) approved 2020)

Doctor of Ministry (DMin-approved 2000)

The Commission contact information is:
The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
USA
Telephone: 412-788-6505
Fax: 412-788-6510
Website: www.ats.edu

Initial accreditation: January 15, 1969

Year of last comprehensive evaluation visit: 2015

Year of next comprehensive evaluation visit: 2025

Accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. (Click on the logo for further information.)

230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
800.621.7440

Original date of accreditation: 4/24/1981
Date of last review: Fall 2015
Date of next review: Fall 2025

Affiliations

Saint Mary Seminary is listed on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ recognized list of degree-granting institutions of higher education in the United States. Click here for USCCB listing.
Member of the National Association of Catholic Theological Schools
Registered with the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (United States)
Approved by the State Approving Agency for Veterans’ Training Under the provision of Chapter 36, Title 38 of the United States Code
Department of Homeland Security SEVIS-approved school