Fast Facts
Corban is a residential, independent Christian university established in 1935 offering undergraduate and graduate level degrees.
Academic Programs:
Corban offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and programs of study as well as graduate and undergraduate degrees for working adults.
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Locations:
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. Corban’s Tacoma campus overlooks the Puget Sound at 4301 Stevens St., Tacoma, WA 98407.
Study Abroad:
Corban offers AMBEX as well as 14 other study abroad programs.
Enrollment:
1,243 students (2011-2012)
Student/Faculty Ratio:
13:1
Annual Cost:
(Traditional Undergraduate Program)
Tuition and Fees:
$24,976 (2011-2012)
Room & Board:
$7,980 (2011-2012)
Average Financial Aid Amount:
(Traditional Undergraduate Program)
$20,100 in scholarships, grants, and loans in 2010-2011.
Corban University gives 40% of its traditional undergraduate tuition revenue back to students in grants and scholarships.
(Updated 12/16/11)
Questions about Corban?
Contact Steve Hunt, Vice President for Marketing for more information:
Phone: 503-375-7591
Email: shunt@corban.edu
University Information & Facts
These official Corban statements are provided here for employees to copy and use when preparing internal and external documents. Please do not alter the information contained in each.
- ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
- RECOGNITIONS
- CORE VALUES
- DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT
- ENDEAVOR
- HISTORY
- MAJORS/DEGREES OFFERED
- MISSION STATEMENT
- MOTTO
- PREFERRED PROGRAM TITLES
- RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
- STATEMENT OF FAITH
- STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
ACCREDITATION
Corban is an independent Christian college with more than 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. Corban is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. As a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Corban's Education program is approved to culminate in an ACSI teaching certificate. It is also approved by the State of Oregon to prepare both elementary and secondary teachers for licensure. For more information on our accreditation, click here.
Our distinction is relationship— faculty to student and student to student. The members of the Corban community are here to help students succeed. Our motto, Dedicating Heart and Mind to God, is a very real part of our process.
Corban is ranked by U.S.News & World Report as fourth in the West's Best Baccalaureate Colleges for 2010. Corban has been ranked in the top 10 in the West for the last eight years in that category, and it is the only Christian college in the Northwest to be ranked in the West’s Top 10 baccalaureate colleges.
- Freshman are among top 25 percent of their high school class (2nd)
- Combined graduation and freshman retention rate (6th). During the past three years Corban's freshman retention rate has been 70 percent.
- A 13:1 student/faculty ratio (4th)
- Corban also received national recognition by the Best Christian Workplace Institute ranking it as the number one Christian workplace in 2006 among similarly sized colleges.
A student survey conducted by The Princeton Review lists Corban as one of the best colleges in the U.S. western region.
Corban is one of the 129 schools profiled in the regional college guidebook, The Best Western Colleges.
Corban is also one of only 10 Oregon colleges mentioned in the survey in the 2004 edition of Review's annual college guidebook, The Best 351 Colleges.
U.S. News Best Colleges summary
OUR CORE VALUES
Christ-honoring, Bible-centered, People-oriented,
Excellence-driven, Future-directed
DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT
Corban University is an independent Christian college with more than 50 majors and programs of study including professional, liberal arts and ministries. Adult degree completion programs in business and psychology and graduate studies in education, business and counseling, online and on campus, are also available.
Corban is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. As a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), our education program is approved to culminate in an ACSI teaching certificate. Corban's education program is also approved for teacher licensure by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission of the State of Oregon.
Corban is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as sixth in the West's Best Baccalaureate Colleges for 2009.
Corban has been ranked in the Top 10 in the West for the last seven years in that category, and is the only Christian college in the Northwest to be ranked in the West’s Top 10. Corban is also ranked third for Best Value in the West.
Corban also received national recognition by the Best Christian Workplace Institute as the top small college workplace in 2006.
Our distinction is relationship—student to student and faculty to student. The members of the Corban community are here to help new students succeed. Our motto, Dedicating Heart and Mind to God, is a very real part of our process.
TOP OF PAGEOUR ENDEAVOR
To provide Bible-centered baccalaureate and graduate programs built on the foundation of our Judeo-Christian and Baptist heritage.
To educate maturing Christians to become competent thinkers, involved citizens and effective communicators.
To provide opportunities for students to apply their academic knowledge and exercise their ministry gifts and abilities through church, community service and internship programs.
To develop healthy, balanced lives through participation in curricular programs and intramural activities designed to enhance the mind, body and spirit.
TOP OF PAGEMAJORS AND DEGREES/PROGRAMS
Undergraduate Studies
Associate of Arts or Science
Biblical Studies
Business
Paraprofessional Educator
Bachelor of Arts or Science
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Business
Education
English |
Health Science Human Performance
Ministry |
Music
Psychology |
Adult Degree Programs Bachelor's in Business Bachelor's in Psychology Other ProgramsCorban Accelerated Online |
Graduate SchoolThe Corban MBA Master of Science in Education |
OUR MISSION
To educate Christians who will make a difference
in the world for Jesus Christ. (based on Matthew 28:19-20)
RELIGIOUS AFFLIATION
Independent Baptist
TOP OF PAGE OUR MOTTO
Dedicating Heart and Mind to God.
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Corban University is an independent educational institution which has a core purpose to educate Christians who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. A personal relationship with Jesus Christ is required for all employees and students. Within these guidelines, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all applicants, employees and students and not to discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, national origin or age in access to, or treatment in employment, unless it relates to job performance.
