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Corban University

Corban University

Salem, OR · City · 678 students
Website Scorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$28,035
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
61%
Graduation rate
50% typical
$48,917
Earnings 10 years on
$48,772 typical
94%
Acceptance rate
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Corban University is a private Christian university in Salem, Oregon, best known for its tight-knit, faith-driven community and strong academic programs in education, business administration, ministry, and health sciences. Situated on a scenic, wooded hillside overlooking the Willamette Valley, the campus culture is deeply centered on spiritual growth, regular chapel services, and faculty mentorship. A distinctive characteristic of Corban is its commitment to an exclusively Christ-centered student body, requiring undergraduate applicants to profess a personal Christian faith to foster a unified, service-oriented environment.

Wikipedia:Corban University is a private Christian university in Salem, Oregon, United States. There are about 1,000 full-time students enrolled on the Salem campus and 2,800 worldwide. Athletically, it is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics competing in the Cascade Collegiate Conference.

Location
Salem, OR, 97317-9392 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
PDX · Portland
52 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$40,280
Housing & food (on campus)$12,694
Books & supplies$1,215
Cost of attendance$54,090
Average net price$28,035
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$40,280
Housing & food (on campus)$12,694
Books & supplies$1,215
Cost of attendance$54,090
Average net price$28,035
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.corban.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$38,864
Housing$7,860
Food$6,100
Books & supplies$1,216
Personal expenses$2,500
Transportation$1,500
Total published by the school$54,090
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$20,555
$30–48k
$14,018
$48–75k
$22,737
$75–110k
$31,227
$110k+
$33,015
Grants from the school
99% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $21,956
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
61%
Within 4 yrs
54%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
1%
Pell students: 57.7% · others: 62.4% 
8 yrs after starting
62% graduated · 38% left or unknown · none transferred or still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$41,735
10 yrs after entry$48,917
Debt
Median at graduation$22,625
Monthly payment$240
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$27k
90th percentile$33,414
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs, $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
94%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
24
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 94.8% · women 93.2% 
Yield: 27.3% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 47%Women 53%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
25%
First-gen
23%
Family income
$67,205
Independent
9%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
10%
Where first-years come from
In state (OR)
53.3%
Out of state
24.3%
International
15.8%

Most out-of-state first-years from: WA 18 · CA 8 · ID 3 · AZ 2 · MT 2

Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
16%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
13%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$41,735
After 10 yrs
$48,917
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology27
Bible/Biblical Studies20
Business Administration, Management and Operations18
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness17
Biology, General15
Theological and Ministerial Studies13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas10
Marketing10
Communication and Media Studies7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General7
Psychology, General7
Accounting and Related Services7
English Language and Literature, General5
Mathematics5
Film/Video and Photographic Arts4
Agricultural Business and Management3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$2M
Full-time faculty
43%
Faculty salary
$6,449/mo
Teaching spend
$5,172
per student
Federal loans
34%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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