Front Range Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement which accredits public and private degree-granting institutions in 19 states in the North Central United States.

In addition, eligible programs are approved by the Colorado State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training. The State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education approves FRCC vocational programs and associate degree programs are approved by the Colorado Department of Higher Education.

FRCC programs that are accredited by special agencies:

• Automotive Technology: National Automotive Technological Education Foundation, Inc.
• Dental Assisting: Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and by the United States Department of Education 
• Emergency Medical Services: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Emergency Medical Services and Prevention Division 
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning: Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Accreditation
• Holistic Health: Yoga Alliance
• Medical Assisting: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
• Nurse Aide: Colorado State Board of Nursing
• Nursing: National League for Nursing and Colorado State Board of Nursing
• Practical Nursing: National League for Nursing and Colorado State Board of Nursing
• Pharmacy Technician: American Society of Health System Pharmacists
• Phlebotomy: American Society of Clinical Pathologists 
• Veterinary Technology: American Veterinary Medical Association (Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities)