Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Salem, Oregon |
| Online | corban.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus 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.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Corban University is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1003/1165 |
| ACT | 21/26 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,120 |
| Room and Board | $11,486 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,694 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 25% |
| Business | 22% |
| Education | 19% |
| English and Literature | 11% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210331 IPEDS survey data for Corban University.
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Last updated February 24, 2025