Metropolitan State University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, Member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; 30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400; Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 312-263-0456.

Metropolitan State University's College of Management offers the Master in Public and Nonprofit Administration (MPNA) degree in both classroom and online formats. The Higher Learning Commission has fully accredited this program for online delivery. An assembly member of the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the College of Management subscribes to AACSB curriculum standards.