Lindsey Wilson College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees.  The College is also accredited by the University Senate of The United Methodist Church.  

The Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development is accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).  

The Master of Education for Teacher as Leader and the Bachelor of Arts in Education are accredited by the Kentucky Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB) and the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). 

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration is accredited by the International Assembly of College Business Education (IACBE). 

Lindsey Wilson College Division of Nursing Program has initial approval by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40222).  This status is shown on the Kentucky Board of Nursing (www.kbn.ky.gov). 

The Lindsey Wilson College School of Professional Counseling Program bachelor's degree program in Human Services and Counseling, and master's of education degree program in Counseling and Human Development have been granted the following authorization/certification from state authorities: 

The Ohio Board of Regents has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to offer the programs at Cincinnati Technical and Community College in Cincinnati and at Southern State Community College in Hillsboro. 

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) has certified Lindsey Wilson College to operate in Virginia and to offer the programs at Southwest Virginia Community College (P.O Box SVCC, 369 College Road, Richlands, VA 24219), Mountain Empire Community College (344 Mtn. Empire Rd., Big Stone Gap, VA 24219), and Wytheville Community College (1000 East Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382).        

The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to operate in West Virginia at the Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College: Logan Campus.

Lindsey Wilson College is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to operate in Tennessee at Volunteer State Community College, 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066.