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Corban University

Corban University

Salem, OR · City · 678 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Corban University, a private Christian liberal arts institution nestled on a scenic, forested hillside in Salem, Oregon, is best known for its deeply integrated faith-based education and tight-knit, supportive community. The university excels in professional preparation, with its strongest and most popular academic offerings housed within the Hoff School of Business, the School of Education, and highly regarded programs in biomedical sciences and ministry. On campus, students enjoy a vibrant, Christ-centered culture shaped by tri-weekly chapel services, active NAIA athletics, and easy access to Pacific Northwest outdoor recreation. Setting Corban apart is its unique commitment to a peer environment where faith and learning are inseparable, a distinction highlighted by its requirement that all traditional undergraduate applicants share a personal testimony of Christian faith to be admitted.


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
Cost
Cost of attendance
$52,019
Avg net price
$28,035
Room & board
$12,694
Tuition
$40,280
Books & supplies
$1,215/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$20,555
$30–48k
$14,018
$48–75k
$22,737
$75–110k
$31,227
$110k+
$33,015
Admissions
Admit rate
94%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
24

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.

Outcomes
Graduation rate
61%
4-yr on-time completion
54%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
1%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
62%
Transferred
0%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
38%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,735
Median earnings (10yr)
$48,917
Median debt
$22,625
Monthly loan payment
$240
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,414
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
25%
First-generation
23%
Median family income
$67,205
Independent students
9%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
16%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
13%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$41,735
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$2M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
43%
Avg faculty salary
$6,449/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,172
Federal loan rate
34%

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