The College of Education is accredited by the following associations:
- Oklahoma Commission for Teacher Preparation (OCTP)

- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
The ORU College of Education is recognized by the following agencies:
The University and the College of Education hold memberships with the following associations:
- American Association of College of Teacher Education
- Association of American Colleges and Universities
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
- Coalition of Christian Colleges and Universities







