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:
1,160 students (2012–2013)
Student/Faculty Ratio:
13:1
Annual Cost:
(Traditional Undergraduate Program)
Tuition and Fees:
$25,976 (2012-2013)
Room & Board:
$8,590 (2012-2013)
Average Financial Aid Amount:
(Traditional Undergraduate Program)
$21,600 in scholarships, grants, and loans in 2011-2012.
Corban University gives approximately 45% of its traditional undergraduate tuition revenue back to students in grants and scholarships.
(Updated 9/6/12)
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
- OUR CORPORATE THEMES
- DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT
- ENDEAVOR
- HISTORY
- MAJORS/DEGREES OFFERED
- MISSION STATEMENT
- MOTTO
- PREFERRED PROGRAM TITLES
- RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
- STATEMENT OF FAITH
- STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
ACCREDITATION
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.
For the 11th year running, Corban University was ranked eighth best in the West for regional colleges in the “U.S. News Best Colleges” guide for 2013
“We continue to deliver good academics, a solid campus experience and competitive athletics,” said Corban Registrar Chris Vetter. “This sets us apart year after year. Students truly appreciate what Corban has to offer them.”
Additionally, Corban ranked sixth for best value in the same category.
U.S. News & World Report’s guide to best colleges is a tool often used by college seekers and parents when looking for academic quality and cost when choosing a school. The publication ranks colleges according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Its Best Regional College classification focuses on colleges offering a broad range of liberal arts programs.
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.
OUR CORPORATE THEMES
Transofrmative learning, Holistic Development, Christian Stewardship
DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT
Corban is an independent Christian university 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 counseling and ministry as well as graduate teacher licensure, online and on campus, are also available.
OUR 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.
