The Illinois Institute of Art — Chicago is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

The Illinois Institute of Art — Chicago is approved to award the Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. It is licensed by the Illinois State Board of Education and accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.

The Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF).

The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 146 Monroe Center NW, Suite 1318, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2822.