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There are about 200 American colleges listed as blacklisted or unaccredited colleges by hundreds of media.  You may be jailed and deported if you try to enter or have entered the U.S. with their admissions documents.     Be aware of the impact what an unaccredited school’s admissions documents can do to you.   How do you know if a school is legitimately accredited or not?

Below is what’s on the U.S. Department of Education’s website:

The Department of Education is making available a searchable database of postsecondary institutions and programs accredited by accrediting agencies or state approval agencies recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. This database includes approximately 6,900 postsecondary educational institutions and programs.

Usually, an unaccredited school cannot be found on the website of the U.S. Department of Education.   However, they still operate like legitimate schools and grant degrees.   Their website may look fancy and their accreditations may sound legitimate.  Just remember ONE IMPORTANT RULE

“IF A U.S. COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY CANNOT BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IT IS NOT ACCREDITED by the U.S. federal government.”

There are several risks if you attend an unaccredited school.  One of the major risks is that it may affect your employment opportunities. Below is the list of unaccredited U.S. schools.


Alabama

  • Barrington University
  • Chadwick University
  • Clayton College of Natural Health
  • Universal Bible Institute

Arkansas
  • Bettis Christian University

Arizona

  • American Bible College University
  • North American Reformed Seminary
  • University of Sedona

California

  • Cal Southern University
  • California Graduate School of Theology
  • Clayton Theological Institute
  • Frederick Taylor International University
  • Frederick Taylor University
  • Friends International Christian University
  • Golden State Baptist College
  • Golden State School of Theology
  • Hubbard College of Administration
  • International American University
  • International Bible University
  • International Theological University
  • Pacific National University and Theological Institute
  • Providence Christian College
  • Saint Luke School of Medicine Liberia
  • Saint Stephen’s Educational Bible College
  • University of Beverly Hills
  • University of Santa Monica
  • University of Sedona
  • West Coast Baptist College
  • American City University
  • Calvary Chapel Bible College
  • Colton University
  • Columbia Pacific University
  • Columbia State University
  • Eternity Bible College
  • Huntington Pacific University
  • Kensington University
  • Pacific Southern University
  • Preston University
  • Regent International University
  • Stanton University
  • Thunderwood College
  • Vision International University

Colorado

  • Patriot Bible University

Connecticut

  • Suffield University Operating illegally

Delaware

  • Bircham International University
  • Concordia College and University
  • Trinity College and University

Florida

  • Ames Christian University
  • Charis School of Divinity
  • Florida State Christian College
  • Holy Trinity College and Seminary
  • International Bible University
  • Life Christian
  • Miami Christian University
  • Pensacola Bible Institute
  • Pensacola Christian College
  • The Bible Doctrine Institute
  • Breyer State University
  • Weston Reserve University

Georgia

  • Andersonville Theological Seminary Camilla
  • Georgia Christian University
  • Morris Brown College

Hawaii

  • AIUMT (American International University of Management and Technology): it was closed by court order but is still in business somewhere somehow.   “This provider does not award recognized U.K. degrees.” – hedd.ac.uk
  • Akamai University
  • American Pacwest International University
  • American University of Hawaii
  • Atlantic International University
  • Beloved Community Seminary
  • Brighton University: closed by court order
  • Dorcas University
  • Honolulu University
  • IOND University
  • Kensington University
  • University of the Nations

Idaho

  • Almeda University
  • Auberdeen University
  • Canyon College: it cannot issue degrees.   Besides, it used Canyon College which is an accredited school in Oregon. This is illegal in the U.S.

Illinois

  • Illinois Theological Seminary Online
  • Intercontinental University

Indiana

  • Hyles-Anderson College
  • Hyles-Anderson College Seminary
  • Master’s International School of Divinity
  • Trinity College and Seminary

Kentucky

  • Kentucky Christian University

Louisiana

  • Capital City Religious Institute
  • Cranmer Theological House
  • Crescent City Christian College
  • Delta International University
  • Kent College
  • LaSalle University
  • Louisiana Baptist University
  • Louisiana Christian University
  • Louisiana Missionary Baptist Institute and Seminary
  • Nations University
  • Fairfax University

Massachussets 

  • AMBAI University: American Management & Business Administration Institute University

Maryland

  • Saint Wolbodo Seminary
  • Massachusetts
  • Springfield Christian College and Theological Seminary

Michigan

  • Apostolic Prophetic Bible College & Theological Seminary
  • Full Gospel Christian College
  • New Tribes Bible Institute
  • Western Michigan Bible Institute

Minnesota

  • St. Paul’s College & Seminary

Mississippi

  • Bienville University
  • Cambridge State University
  • Columbus University
  • Jacksonville Theological Seminary
  • Madison University
  • Novus University
  • University of Central Europe
  • University of Natural Health
  • American World University

Missouri

  • Brighton University
  • International University of Ministry and Education Grandview
  • Pacific International University

Montana

  • Mountain States Baptist College

New Mexico

  • American Century University

New York

  • Christian Leadership University
  • Interfaith Seminary (formerly Interfaith School of Theology)
  • Ambassador University Corporation
  • University Degree Program

North Carolina

  • Christian Bible College
  • Barber-Scotia College

Ohio

  • Ohio Christian College
  • American Global University

Oklahoma

  • Heartland Baptist Bible College
  • Sancta Sophia Seminary

Oregon

  • Canby Bible College
  • Communion of Saints Seminary
  • Dispensational Theological Seminary
  • New Tribes Bible Institute
  • Oregon College of Ministry
  • Portland Bible College
  • Success Seminary
  • Washington School of Theology
  • Faith Seminary
  • St Johns University School of Medicine Montserrat

Pennsylvania

  • University of Berkley
  • Washington International University
  • Berne University

South Carolina

  • Concordia Theologica Institute For Biblical Studies

South Dakota

  • Bronte International University
  • Rushmore University
  • Thomas Jefferson Education Foundation

Tennessee

  • Clarksville School of Theology
  • Hiwassee College
  • Knoxville College
  • Tennessee Christian University

Texas

  • B. H. Carroll Theological Institute
  • Cranmer Theological House
  • Eastern Caribbean University
  • Texas Christian Bible University
  • Texas Theological University
  • Tyndale Theological Seminary
  • Christ For The Nations Institute
  • Paul Quinn College
  • Rochville University
  • Trinity Southern University
  • University of Esoterica

Utah

  • George Wythe College

Virginia

  • Carolina University of Theology
  • American National University
  • University of North America
  • University of Northern Virginia

Washington

  • Crown College
  • Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary
  • University of Northern Washington

Washington, DC

  • St. Regis University

Wisconsin

  • New Tribes Bible Institute
  • Saint Luke School of Medicine Liberia

Wyoming

  • American Central University
  • Hamilton University
  • Kennedy-Western University
  • Rochville University
  • Rutherford University
  • Warren National University

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