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Corban University

#1389 in US ranking Salem, OR
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$57,708
Tuition & fees
$39,066
Avg. aid
$25,208
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
94%
Avg. SAT
1084
Avg. ACT
24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
61%
Median salary
$36,886
1 yr after graduation

What does Corban University offer in terms of athletics?

Corban's varsity teams, known as the Warriors, compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, or NAIA, and the Cascade Collegiate Conference. Representative varsity sports include basketball, soccer, cross-country, volleyball, baseball, and softball. Team offerings and roster opportunities should be confirmed with the current athletics department.

Varsity competition is only one way to take part in sports. Recreational activities and student-organized play have different eligibility and time commitments from a recruited team. An activity appearing in a broad campus sports listing should not be assumed to be a varsity sport; applicants interested in a particular sport should check the current team roster or recreation schedule. Athletic aid, where available, depends on individual recruiting and financial-aid decisions.

What student groups and Associations are available at Corban University?

Student involvement at Corban includes interest-based, recreational, service, and faith-related groups. Reported examples include Corban Recreation, Corban Community Garden, Stories of Glory, Dens and Leviathans, and Corban Students for Life. Club recognition and activity can change from year to year, so a current student-activities directory is more useful than an older list for finding meeting times.

Students may also encounter theater and choral opportunities and a student-run campus newspaper. These activities offer different kinds of participation - performing, writing, organizing, or attending - and are distinct from varsity athletics or academic degree requirements.

Who studies at Corban University?

Corban is a relatively small university, with reported total enrollment of 1,029 students. A recent incoming group included 152 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 79 transfer-in students. The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 17 to 1, a campus-wide measure rather than a promise about any particular class size.

The student body includes Oregon residents, students from other states, and international students. Reported race and ethnicity counts include 406 White students, 108 Hispanic or Latino students, and 43 students identifying with two or more races, alongside smaller groups in other reported categories. Such figures describe enrollment; they do not establish what any student's social experience will be. Applicants looking for a fuller picture should compare statistics from the same reporting year and consider the programs and activities in which they expect to participate.

How does student life look like at Corban University?

Everyday life at Corban combines a Christian institutional setting with the routines of a small university: classes, campus activities, recreation, and support services. Reported services include a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. The university also reports a veterans affairs office, which may be useful to eligible students navigating education benefits.

Because a majority of students reportedly commute, campus engagement is not limited to residence-hall life. Commuters may need to plan intentionally for activities held outside class hours, while residential students have different access to evening programming. The religious character of the university is another practical consideration: prospective students should review current community expectations rather than assume Corban's daily routines mirror those of a secular campus.

What libraries are available to students at Corban University?

The Corban University Library is the institution's reported main campus library. Students can use it as a place for coursework and research, and reported facilities allow study-room reservations. The library is not reported as having study areas open around the clock.

For a major research assignment, students should check the library's current catalog and subject resources for books, journals, and databases relevant to their field. Library staff can help students locate sources and clarify access to materials not held locally. Commuters and online learners should pay particular attention to current remote-access instructions and service hours when planning research.

Corban University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1029

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

149

Member of Athletic Associations

NAIA

Total staff

41 full time, 56 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Corban University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 886
Graduate: 143

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 726
Part-time: 303

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 85
Men: 64

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 108
Black or African American: 17
White: 406
American Indian or Alaska Native: 2
Asian: 10
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 3
Two or more races: 43
Unknown: 85

Corban University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NAIA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Football

–Men–

Golf

Both–Both

Soccer

BothBothBoth

Softball

Women–Women

Table tennis

–Both–

Track and field

Both–Both

Ultimate Frisbee

–Both–

Volleyball

WomenBothWomen

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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