Planning Accreditation Board

Profile of Accredited Institutions, 2020-2021:

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

5,291

Students

81 Total Degree-Granting:

n/a	Public
n/a	Private Nonprofit
n/a	Private For-Profit

n/a Total Non-Degree-Granting:

n/a	Public
n/a	Private Nonprofit
n/a	Private For-Profit

Profile of Accredited Programs, 2020-2021:

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

5,291

Students

93 Total Degree-Granting:

82	Public
11	Private Nonprofit
0	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:

Academic programs in North America leading to bachelor's and master's degrees in urban and regional planning.

Sponsoring Organization:

Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP), American Planning Association (APA), and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

International Accreditation Activity:

Non-U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.

n/a

U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.

Yes

Organization evaluates credentials or degrees from outside the U.S.

Program Countries

Canada
Puerto Rico

Operating Information for Accrediting Unit Only:

Budget:

$322,805

$136,000	Direct support from any sponsoring organization
$0	In-kind support from any sponsoring organization

Employees and Volunteers:

2	Full-time Employees
n/a	Part-time Employees
54	Volunteers - Served 2020-2021

Composition of Decision-Making Body

3 planning educators appointed by ACSP; 1 higher education administrator appointed by ACSP; 3 planning practitioners appointed by AICP; and, 1 public member appointed by APA.

Profile of 2020-2021 Accreditation Activities :

Frequency of Comprehensive Reviews and Required Follow-Up: Reviews twice a year, required progress reports once a year.

Frequency of Comprehensive Review of Accreditation Standards: Every 5 years.

Summary of 2020-2021 Formal Actions:

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

Summary of Additional 2020-2021 Actions:

25	Substantive Changes Reviewed
18	Site Visits
1	Voluntary Discontinuance or Expiration of Accreditation

Planning Accreditation Board (PAB)

Profile of Accrediting Organization, 2020-2021

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