Corban is a private Christian university with an 88-year history of educating students who will make a difference in the world for Jesus Christ. Situated on a beautiful forested hillside overlooking Oregon’s capital, Corban is only an hour from Portland, the Cascade Mountains, and the Oregon coast. Academic excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, as well as online, prepares students for careers as business leaders, educators, medical professionals, politicians, ministry leaders, and more. Expert faculty, a tight-knit community, and opportunities for local and global engagement provide for students’ growth both in and beyond the classroom.
Founded: 1935
University Type: Private independent Christian university offering more than 50 undergraduate programs, as well as graduate programs in counseling, education, business, and ministry.
President: Dr. John Mark Yeats
Colors: Navy and Gold
Mascot: An ancient warrior in full armor. His name is Cadmar.
Enrollment 2022-23
- Undergraduate: 877
- Graduate: 165
Degree Programs
- Department of Humanities: Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Department o Math & Sciences: BS, BA, Master in Exercise and Fitness Management (MEFM)
- Hoff School of Business: BS, BA, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Intelligence & Analytics (MBIA)
- School of Ministry: BS, BA, Master of Arts in Christian Leadership (MACL), Master of Divinity (MDiv), Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
- School of Education: BS, BA, Master of Science in Education (MSEd), Graduate Teacher Licensure (GTL)
- School of Social Sciences: BS, BA, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MAC), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Safety Administration (MPSA)
Degrees Awarded 2022-23
- Total: 275
Tuition and Fees
Traditional undergraduate tuition at Corban University is $36,088 for full-time undergraduate students for 2023-24. With room, board, activities, and other fees combined, the total cost of attendance is $48,914 without financial aid. However, 99% of students receive financial aid, and every new student traditional undergraduate student will get at least a $9,000 academic scholarship.
Traditional Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
Online, Graduate, and Post-Graduate Tuition and Fees
Budget, 2021-22
- Operating Budget: $21 million
Employees
- Faculty: 57
- Staff: 96
- Total: 153
Campus
- Location: Salem, Oregon (state capital)
- Acres: 205
- Residence Halls: 4
- Arts Facility: Psalm Performing Arts Center
Athletics
- 16 Varsity Athletic Teams
- NAIA, Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC)
Accreditations
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
- Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
Recognitions
- Ranked among the best universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report.
- Given 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.
- Named a NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution for the last 14 years for the school’s conduct in competition, academic focus, and character recognition and promotion.
Global Partnerships
- Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) in Jakarta, Indonesia, partners with Corban and awards Corban University degrees to education students.
- The Africa Training Partnership provides a three-year certificate program for pastors in Cameroon, West Africa, and is led by Corban faculty in the School of Ministry.
- The Institute for Biblical Languages & Translation in Israel awards Corban University degrees and certificates in Hebrew Translation.