Corban University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Corban University is a private research university in Salem, Oregon, enrolling about 678 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 93.90% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,917 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $40,280
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,035 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 93.90% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 678 89.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.59%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 22.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 24.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 43.4%
- Average ACT Score: 24
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,026
- Applicants (IPEDS): 546
- Room & Board: $12,694 annual estimate
Corban University: what the data shows
Common questions about Corban University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Corban University?
Corban University is located in Salem, OR (ZIP 97317-9392).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Corban University public or private?
Corban University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Corban University cost?
Published tuition: $40,280.
Average net price after aid: $28,035.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,555 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,018 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,737 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $31,227 |
| $110,001+ | $33,015 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $161,120.
How hard is it to get into Corban University?
Admission rate: 93.90%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Corban University?
Total enrollment: 678 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,026 students.
Graduate enrollment: 143 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Corban University?
150%-time completion rate: 60.59%.
First-year retention: 77.7%.
What do graduates of Corban University earn?
Median earnings: $41,735 six years after entry; $48,917 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,625.
24.97% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Corban University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (65 completions)
- Divinity/Ministry (25 completions)
- Education, General (20 completions)
- 00.0300 (19 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (16 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (16 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (12 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (12 completions)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (9 completions)
- Public Administration (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Corban University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 93.90%; completion rate 60.59%; median earnings $48,917 at 10 years; net price $28,035. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$40,280
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Corban University was $40,280.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,035
2024 Value
In 2024 Corban University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,035.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$112,140 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,035 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$161,120 4-Year Tuition
$12,694 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,215 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$54,189 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$216,756 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Corban University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.97% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
34.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Corban University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Corban University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $27,431 | $27,431 | $20,591 |
| 2014 | $28,640 | $28,640 | $21,331 |
| 2015 | $29,640 | $29,640 | $23,289 |
| 2016 | $30,640 | $30,640 | $21,944 |
| 2017 | $31,640 | $31,640 | $24,491 |
| 2018 | $33,040 | $33,040 | $22,411 |
| 2019 | $33,040 | $33,040 | $24,931 |
| 2020 | $34,188 | $34,188 | $16,644 |
| 2021 | $34,756 | $34,756 | $26,490 |
| 2022 | $35,767 | $35,767 | $20,565 |
| 2023 | $37,208 | $37,208 | $25,525 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
93.90% Acceptance Rate
546 Total Applicants
490 Students Admitted
140 First-Time Students Enrolled
28.57% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Corban University reported total enrollment of about 678 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.9%), Hispanic or Latino (15.9%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (12.5%). About 24.97% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 22.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
89.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Corban University in 2024 is 678 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,026 students. Graduate enrollment is about 143 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 59.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
53.69% 100% Completion Time
60.59% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 53.69% of students graduating from Corban University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 55% male / 45% female
- Divinity/Ministry: 92% male / 8% female
- Education, General: 15% male / 85% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Corban University.
Return on Investment
$22,625 Median Student Debt
$48,917 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.25% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
336.21% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Corban University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 29 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 65 completions
2. Divinity/Ministry: 25 completions
3. Education, General: 20 completions
4. 00.0300: 19 completions
5. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 16 completions
6. Counseling Psychology: 16 completions
7. English Language and Literature, General: 12 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 12 completions
9. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Corban University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Corban University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Corban University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 43.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,449
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,172
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Corban University is a private non-profit institution located in Salem, OR, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Divinity/Ministry, Education, General. Enrollment is approximately 678 students. Student body composition includes White (59.9%), Hispanic or Latino (15.9%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.5%). The admission rate is 93.90%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 24. The 150%-time completion rate is 60.59%. Approximately 24.97% of students receive Pell Grants. About 22.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Salem, OR 97317-9392
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Corban University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Corban University located?
Corban University is located in Salem, OR.
What is Corban University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Corban University is 93.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 546 applicants and 490 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Corban University cost?
Reported tuition is $40,280 and average net price is $28,035 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,694 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Corban University?
Corban University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,026 students, White (59.9%), Hispanic or Latino (15.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Corban University?
About 22.5% of students at Corban University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Corban University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Corban University reports midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of Corban University earn?
Median earnings are $41,735 six years after entry and $48,917 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Corban University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Corban University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,625.
Is Corban University public or private?
Corban University is a private nonprofit institution located in Salem, OR.
Is Corban University an HBCU?
No. Corban University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Corban University a tribal college?
No. Corban University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Oregon college costs
- Oregon colleges by ROI
- Salem, Oregon city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oregon
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.