SPC receives accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

St. Philip’s College’s (SPC) vocational and associate degree nursing programs have received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), a leading national organization that sets standards for nursing education.

At its August 2025 meeting, ACEN’s Board of Commissioners granted initial accreditation to SPC’s vocational and associate degree nursing programs, confirming that both programs met ACEN’s 2023 standards and criteria.

ACEN is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. It provides specialized accreditation for all levels of nursing education and transition-to-practice programs, using a voluntary peer-review process to ensure programs meet national standards of quality and excellence.

Accreditation through ACEN signifies that the SPC nursing programs meet high-quality benchmarks, support continuous improvement, and enhance student learning opportunities. Graduates of ACEN-accredited programs are often eligible for licensure, federal financial aid, and admission to graduate nursing programs, and have an advantage in the job market.

The vocational and associate degree programs join other accredited health sciences offerings at St. Philip’s College, which has expanded to meet growing demand in the healthcare industry.