On June 27, 2024, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) acted to withdraw the accreditation of Bacone
College in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
In taking this action, the Board considered materials from the most recent Focused Visit, including, but not
limited to: the Focused Visit Report the Institution submitted, the report from the peer review team, the report of
the Institutional Actions Council; (IAC) Hearing Committee. and the institutional responses to these reports.
HLC took the action to withdraw the accreditation of the institution because it determined that the institution is
out of compliance with HLC requirements. In taking this action, the Board determined that the Institution does
not meet core Components 2.C, 3.B, 3.C, 3.D, 5.A, 5.B, and 5.C. The institution meets Core Component 4.A
and 4.B with concerns. Additionally, the Institution does not meet Assumed Practices D.1, D.3, and D.5 and
Eligibility Requirements #8,#10, #13, and #15.
This action will be effective on July 16, 2024. For additional information, contact the Higher Learning
Commission at https://www.hlcomission.org.
Bacone College campus is open for day-to-day operations but will not be enrolling students until further notice. Any inquiries can be sent to one of the following emails:
Bacone college is not closing and plans to graduate another class of our outstanding students again this May. Like many small non-profit colleges, Bacone has experienced several difficult years. The Board of Trustees are committed to the future of this historic college, and believe that Bacone will continue to provide a quality education for our students for decades to come. The Staff and Trustees will make no further comment at this time, but will be providing a detailed revitalization plan in the near future.
Bacone College is now accepting payments to your student accounts with Square and CashApp! If you need to know information regarding your balance, please reach out to the Registrar or Student Accounts for help.
Registrar:
Student Accounts:
CashApp: $BaconeCollegePay
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