Council for Interior Design Accreditation

Profile of Accredited Programs, 2020-2021:

174

Accredited U.S. and non-U.S. Programs:

18,000

Students

174 Total Degree-Granting:

107	Public
54	Private Nonprofit
13	Private For-Profit

0 Total Non-Degree-Granting:

0	Public
0	Private Nonprofit
0	Private For-Profit

Recognition Status as of 2020-2021:

Recognized by: Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Range of Accreditation Activity:

Professional-level interior design programs that culminate in a bachelor's or master's degree in the United States and internationally.

Sponsoring Organization:

None.

International Accreditation Activity:

15	Non-U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
1	U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
Yes	Organization evaluates credentials or degrees from outside the U.S.

Operating Information for Accrediting Unit Only:

Budget:

$708,611

$0	Direct support from any sponsoring organization
$0	In-kind support from any sponsoring organization

Employees and Volunteers:

2	Full-time Employees
2	Part-time Employees
110	Volunteers - Served 2020-2021

Composition of Decision-Making Body

7 member Accreditation Commission composed of a member of the public (1), a representative of CIDA-accredited programs (1), and interior design educators and practicioners who served as CIDA site visitors (5)

Profile of 2020-2021 Accreditation Activities :

Frequency of Comprehensive Reviews and Required Follow-Up: Comprehensive review required every 6 years with follow-up required after 3 years.

Frequency of Comprehensive Review of Accreditation Standards: Ongoing review with refinement and limited scope revisions on a 2-year cycle; major revisions every 5 to 10 years.

Summary of 2020-2021 Formal Actions:

0	Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Granted
0	Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Denied
4	Initial Accreditation Granted
0	Initial Accreditation Denied
37	Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review
4	Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review with Required Follow-up
0	Notice or Warning
2	Probation
0	Show Cause
0	Accreditation Terminated or Removed
0	Actions under Appeal
0	Other