Oklahoma State University holds institutional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission, which is required for an institution to receive federal funding, for students to obtain federally backed student loans or transfer credits, and to ensure academic quality. 

The Higher Learning Commission is the accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit degree-granting colleges and universities for the Midwest region of the United States. Accreditation is the process by which colleges, universities, and academic programs demonstrate their quality.

Oklahoma State strives to promote learning, advancement of knowledge, life enrichment and economic development through teaching, research, extension, outreach and creativity. Oklahoma State University is continuously working to lead in the creation of a better Oklahoma, nation and world. 

The Action Letter is the certificate to verify this standing.