• The Art Institute of Colorado is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
• The Art Institute’s Culinary Arts program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education.
• The Art Institute of Colorado’s Interior Design program is accredited by The Council for Interior Design Accreditation, formerly the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research (FIDER), which is recognized as a leader in maintaining high standards for quality education for interior design professionals.  The Kitchen and Bath program is a National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) supported program.

State Licensing

The Art Institute of Colorado is authorized to award a diploma, an Associate of Applied Science degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree by the Colorado Department of High Education, Commission on Higher Education, 1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200, Denver, CO  80202.