Fast Facts
The College is a residential, independent Christian college established in 1935 offering undergraduate and graduate level degrees.
Academic Programs:
Corban offers a Master of Science in Education, Master of Business Administration,
Post-Baccalaureate licensing program as well as over 50 undergraduate majors and programs of study.
Location:
Salem, Oregon's capital, has a greater population area of 170,000. It is 45 miles south of Portland; one hour from the mountains and the coast.
Study Abroad:
Corban offers AmbEx as well as 14 other study abroad programs.
Enrollment:
1015 students (2008-2009)
Student/Faculty Ratio:
13:1
Annual Cost:
(Traditional Undergraduate Program)
Tuition and Fees:
$22,320 - 2008-2009
Room & Board (with largest meal plan):
$8,068 - 2008-2009
Average Financial Aid Amount
$18,082 in scholarships, grants, and loans in 2007-2008.
Corban College gives 40% of its traditional undergraduate tuition revenue back to students in grants and scholarships.
(Updated 6/08)
History of Corban College
Corban College has its roots in Phoenix, Arizona, where in 1935 it began as a Bible Institute.
After relocating to California in 1946 it became known as Western Baptist Bible College where it operated until moving to Oregon in 1969.
In 1955 the college received degree-granting status from the State of California Department of Education, and in 1959 received national accreditation as a Bible college by the American Association of Bible Colleges. In 1968 it was first regionally accredited and remains so today by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Over the years, the college has been transformed from a Bible college to a comprehensive college offering programs in biblical studies, the liberal arts, and professional studies.
While Baptistic in theology, Corban serves the greater evangelical community. In order to address the demographic changes from a historically Baptist student body to one representing a wide range of evangelical groups, the name was changed to Corban College in 2005. The meaning of its name, a biblical word meaning “a gift dedicated to God” and slogan "dedicating heart and mind to God" reflect our mission.
Corban is an independent Christian college with over 50 majors and programs of study including professional, liberal arts and ministries. Adult degree programs and graduate studies in education and an MBA, online and on campus, are also available.
