
Iliff School of Theology is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Its theological education is also accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools. Institutional accreditation concerns the school as a whole; theological accreditation evaluates its work in that professional field.
Accreditation is an important consideration for federal financial aid and academic recognition, but it does not guarantee that another institution will accept transferred credits or that a graduate will qualify for a particular license or religious credential. Students pursuing chaplaincy, counseling-related work, or ordination should check the requirements of the relevant employer, licensing board, or faith community before choosing a degree.
Admission to Iliff is graduate admission: applicants generally need a completed bachelor's degree rather than a high school record or first-year college application. Requirements vary by degree, so the application instructions for the intended program should control.
Applicants should be prepared to document their prior college study and explain their academic or professional goals. A doctoral applicant may face different academic and experience requirements from a prospective master's student. SAT and ACT scores are undergraduate admissions measures and should not be assumed to apply here. International applicants should check the current English-language proficiency and credential-evaluation instructions before applying.
Applicants should check the fee displayed in Iliff's current application instructions before submitting; a charge for one program or applicant category should not be assumed to apply to another. An application fee is distinct from tuition, an enrollment deposit, and later course-related charges.
Anyone who needs a fee waiver should ask admissions whether one applies to their circumstances and whether approval must come before submission. That timing matters because a submitted and paid application may not qualify for a later waiver.
Iliff is a graduate theological school and does not operate a published on-campus Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit. Applicants should not treat enrollment at Iliff as an established route into a nearby university's ROTC program.
ROTC participation through another institution, if permitted, would require confirmation from that program and Iliff. Eligibility, scholarships, enrollment rules, and any service obligation are determined by the relevant military branch and host institution, not by proximity alone.
For Iliff applicants, transferring usually means asking whether previous graduate coursework can count toward a specific theological degree - not applying as an undergraduate transfer student. Admission to a program and acceptance of particular credits are separate decisions.
Applicants with prior seminary or other graduate work should provide official transcripts and request a program-specific credit evaluation. Course content, academic level, accreditation, grades, and degree requirements may all affect the decision. An evaluation before enrollment is especially useful for students comparing the time and cost of finishing at Iliff with remaining at their current institution.
International study should not be assumed to be a standard component of every Iliff degree. A student interested in overseas coursework, research, or supervised ministry should ask their program adviser what opportunities are currently approved and how the experience would satisfy degree requirements.
Approval matters before committing money to travel or an outside program. Students should also check whether institutional aid or federal loans can be used for the proposed study and whether credits earned elsewhere would transfer.
Open admission policy
NoDual credit
YesCredit for life experiences
NoAdvanced placement (AP) credits
NoStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.