Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts 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 2005 the name of the college was changed to Corban College in order to enhance our ability to reach out to all evangelical churches and at the same time to present our Baptist heritage in a positive manner. The name, a biblical word meaning "a gift dedicated to God," and motto, "Dedicating Heart and Mind to God," reflect the mission of the college.
School Overview: | Corban University | |
Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
Institution Level | Four or more years | |
Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 77 staff | 115 staff |
Student Body | ||
Total Enrollment | 1,161 students | 1,633 students |
# Full-Time Students | 970 students | 1,434 students |
# Part-Time Students | 191 students | 137 students |
# Undergraduate Students | 955 students | 1,507 students |
# Graduate Students | 206 students | 129 students |
% American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 1% |
% Asian | 1% | 2% |
% Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
% Hispanic | 5% | 3% |
% Black | 2% | 6% |
% White | 85% | 84% |
% Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
Finances and Admission | ||
In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $26,431 | $24,462 |
Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $26,431 | $24,744 |
Percent Admitted | 34% | 64% |
SAT Reading (25-75%) | 470-600 | 450-570 |
SAT Math (25-75%) | 460-580 | 460-573 |
SAT Writing (25-75%) | 450-570 | 440-570 |
ACT English (25-75%) | 19-27 | 19-25 |
ACT Math (25-75%) | 18-24 | 18-25 |
ACT Writing (25-75%) | 7-8 | 6-8 |
ACT Composite (25-75%) | 19-25 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Corban is a four-year private, residential, independent Christian college with 45 majors and programs of study including professional, liberal arts and ministries. Adult degree programs and graduate studies in education, 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—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.
- Corban is recognized by U.S.News & World Report as one of the West's Top Ten Best Comprehensive Colleges/Bachelor's for 2007. Corban also received national recognition by the Best Christian Workplace Institute ranking Corban as the number one Christian college workplace in 2006 among similarly sized colleges.
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