Costs and Fees by Type

Annual Membership Dues

Fees in USD

2025 Membership Dues

$2,750

2025 Accreditation Maintenance Fee

1-14 accredited programs

$500

15-19 accredited programs

$750

20-24 accredited programs

$1,000

25-29 accredited programs

$1,250

30+ accredited programs

$1,500

2025 Certificate Accreditation Maintenance Fee

1-14 accredited programs

$500

15-19 accredited certificates

$750

20-24 accredited programs

$1,000

25-29 accredited programs

$1,250

30+ accredited programs

$1,500

2025 Accounting Accreditation Maintenance Fee

$200

Note: The 2026 Membership Dues of $2,750 will be invoiced mid-September 2025 with payment due no later than December 15, 2025. The 2026 accreditation maintenance fee will mimic the 2025 tiers.

2025 Membership Dues for New Members

Date of Joining IACBE

Fees in USD

January 1 – March 31

$2,750

April 1 – June 30

$2,075

July 1 – September 30

$1,400

October 1 – December 31

$675

Application Fees

Fees in USD

Application fee for Candidacy

$1,500

Application fee for First-Time Accreditation

$1,850

Application fee for Reaffirmation of Accreditation

$1,850

Application fee for Accounting Accreditation (First-Time and Reaffirmation)

– If separate from business accreditation

$1,300

– If concurrent with business accreditation

$800

Application fee for First-Time Certificate Accreditation
(no matter how many certificates contained in application this first round only)

$1,300

Application fee for Reaffirmation of Certificate Accreditation

$800

Application fee for New Program* or Certificate**(per program/certificate)

– New Program Desk Review

No Fee

– New Program Fast Track

$300

– New Program Full Review

$700

– New Program at New Degree Level (will also require a site visit and associated costs)

$700

– New Certificate

$300

*Please refer to the New Program Eligibility Requirements in the Member Resource page for more information on application pathways.
**Please refer to the Certificate Accreditation Manual for information on the application process.

Workshop Fees

Accreditation Institute includes:

Writing Intended Student Learning Outcomes
Developing a Comprehensive Outcomes Assessment Plan
Preparing an Effective Self-Study
Preparing for the Site Visit
Complying with IACBE Reporting Requirements

Fees in USD

– Member rate

$850

Private Accreditation Institute

– Member rate (in person or virtual)*

$3,900

*in addition to all travel, food, and incidental expenses incurred for onsite visits

Accreditation Site Visits

Fees in USD

Accreditation Site Visit Honoraria for Team Chair*

$1,000

Accreditation Site Visit Honoraria for Team Member*

$800

New Program Site Visit Honoraria*

$1,000

*in addition to all travel, food, and incidental expenses incurred for onsite visits

Candidacy Site Visits

No added fee*

*Schools will be billed for all travel, food, and incidental expenses incurred for onsite visits

Mentoring

Contact IACBE World Headquarters for more information

Extension Application Fees

Fees in USD

Application fee for Extension of Accreditation

$500

Application fee for 2nd Extension of Accreditation

$1000

Application fee for Extension of Candidacy Status

$500

Annual Conference and Assembly Meeting (ACAM) Fees

Registration Fees or visit the Annual Conference page

Contact office

Contact IACBE World Headquarters for more information