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Corban University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 490
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 38%
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 64%

Located in Salem, Oregon, Corban University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Corban University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Corban University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Corban University is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oregon is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Corban University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

37.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,756

Cost of attendance at Corban University in 2022 for students from Oregon.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average $11,345
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,756

Cost of attendance at Corban University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average $30,794
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Corban University received on average $23,269 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,269
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 71 37% $4,369 $310,212
Other Federal Grant 86 45% $4,090 $351,712
State Grant/Scholarships 40 21% $3,594 $143,750
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 192 100% $20,689 $3,972,263
Total Grant & Scholarships 192 100% $23,269 $4,467,725

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Corban University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Corban University students is 64.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.7%.

64.4%

  • asian 73.7% 14 students
  • African American 50.0% 2 students
  • white 66.4% 138 students
  • unknown 48.0% 12 students
  • hispanic 100.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 46.7% 7 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Cascade Collegiate Conference
  • Basketball Cascade Collegiate Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Cascade Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Corban University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Corban University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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