Corban University

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Salem, OR
  • 0 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Oregon
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,029
Corban University overview
  • Location Salem, Oregon
  • Website corban.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Rural Fringe
  • Religious Affiliation Baptist
Corban University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Corban University sits on a forested 142-acre hillside campus in Salem, Oregon, approximately one hour south of Portland. Originally established in 1935 as Phoenix Bible Institute in Arizona, the private Christian university relocated to Oregon in 1969 and adopted its current name in 2005. The university maintains its Baptist heritage while operating as a non-denominational Christian institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs across five schools, with particular emphasis in ministry, education, and business programs. Students are required to live on campus through their junior year in one of six residence halls, unless they reside locally with family. The university competes in the NAIA Cascade Collegiate Conference, fielding teams in sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, and volleyball.

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Ratings

Corban University is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    5 out of 10
  • Resources
    2 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    1 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for Corban University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy
Corban University admission standards
  • GPA 3.53

Acceptance Rate

93.9%
Corban University applications overview
  • Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 27.3%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$40,280
Costs for Corban University
Fee Cost
Tuition $40,280
Books and Supplies $1,215
Other Fees $1,250
Room and Board $12,694
Budget for Other Expenses $4,000
Total One Year Cost $59,439
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Corban University are Psychology, Business, and Education. 25% of students major in Psychology, 22% in Business, and 19% in Education.

  • Psychology 25%
  • Business 22%
  • Education 19%
  • English and Literature 11%
  • Theology and Religious Vvocations 6%
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Last updated: August 2026