Recognitions & Accreditation
Corban University’s academic programs have earned a solid reputation for graduating qualified and capable individuals who are equipped to make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ.
Combined with our rich campus experience, international opportunities, Christian community, and dedicated professors, students truly value what Corban has to offer.
Recognitions
Best Dorms
Niche.com has ranked Corban as #2 for Best Dorms in Oregon 2025 based on amenities, safety, and value.
Safest Campus in Oregon
Corban is also ranked the #1 Safest College Campus in Oregon 2025 by Niche.com.
Tied for Highest Grade in Oregon
Corban has tied for the highest grade among Oregon colleges by What Will They Learn, in recognition of our commitment to graduating well-rounded students who are prepared to make a difference in their careers. What Will They Learn evaluates schools in seven key areas of knowledge.
Certified Homeschool-Friendly
This designation from Homeschooling Parent highlights Corban’s commitment to welcoming homeschool graduates to our student body, where they continue to thrive through Christ-centered, high-quality academics and a strong sense of community.
Top 25 Best Christian Colleges & Universities
College Consensus has ranked Corban:
- #24 Best Christian College in the U.S.
- #18 Best Online Christian College in the U.S.
- #2 Best Online College in Oregon
Best Colleges 2026 Rankings:
- #10 Best Colleges in Oregon
- #9 Best Colleges – Baptist Affiliation
#10 Best Online College in Oregon
Memberships
Corban University is a member of the North American Coalition for Advancing Christian Education (NACCAP), a professional enrollment organization “committed to collaboration, professional development, and advancing Christian education.”
Corban University holds membership in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, a global higher education association of accredited, comprehensive colleges and universities whose missions are Christ-centered and rooted in the historic Christian faith. The CCCU’s mission is “to advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth.”
Corban’s 17 varsity sports teams participate in the Cascade Collegiate Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), competing at the highest levels of competition. Corban has been consistently named an NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution for more than two decades in recognition of the school’s conduct in competition, academic focus, and character recognition and promotion.
Accreditation
Corban University is nationally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and completed a Year-Seven Comprehensive (Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness (EIE)) in 2022 for continued accreditation. The comprehensive self-study was followed by an onsite evaluation in October 2022. In February 2023, Corban received reaffirmation of its accreditation for 7 years. Corban University’s last Mid-Cycle Evaluation was fall 2018, and its Policies, Regulations and Financial Review (PRFR) was completed in fall 2021. As of our most recent evaluation, Corban University is compliant with the Standards, Policies, and Eligibility Requirements of the NWCCU.
Corban’s graduate counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and meets Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT) standards. This national accreditation reflects Corban’s ongoing commitment to academic quality and professional excellence.
Corban University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation for teacher education programs. Corban’s undergraduate education and graduate teacher licensure programs have been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through December 31, 2028. Full accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.
About National Accreditation
National accreditation is a process of recognizing educational institutions for performance, integrity, and quality that entitles them to the confidence of the educational community and the public. In the United States, this recognition is extended largely through non-governmental, voluntary membership associations that establish accreditation criteria, evaluate institutions against those criteria and approve institutions that meet the criteria.
When granted, accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is not partial. It applies to the entire institution in operation at the time of the most recent comprehensive evaluation. It indicates that the institution as a whole is substantially achieving its mission and that it meets the Commission’s expectations for compliance with the accreditation criteria.
The NWCCU is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) as an accreditor of higher education institutions throughout the United States.