The impression prevails that there exists some authoritative classification of higher institutions, a classification which has behind it the sanction of the Government. However, there is no comprehensive classification of collegiate institutions by any national governmental agency. Various agencies in the United States maintain lists of collegiate…

This bulletin is divided into four parts. Part I contains lists of institutions accredited by State universities. Part II contains lists of institutions accredited by State departments of education. Part III contains lists of recognized or approved colleges prepared by the influential voluntary organizations of secondary and higher institutions…