Grand Rapids Theological Seminary has accreditation from the following organizations:

• Association of Theological Schools
• Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• Michigan State Board of Education

The U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force accept Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Counseling graduates as candidates for chaplaincy.

The U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Services approves GRTS for the education of international students.

The U.S. Department of Education lists GRTS as an approved graduate theological institution.