Corban University Review

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Corban University is a very small, four-year, highly residential, private not-for-profit school with 980 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1935 and is one of the 8 colleges located in Salem, Oregon.

Corban University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Corban University will give you the option to get a several-month certificate, 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Corban University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 12 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Psychology, Education, and Theology and Religion. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Corban University is relatively low at 69% (close to Oregon average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Corban University is good: 78%.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Corban University is decent: 23:1. Learn more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty Info report.

Tuition and Loans

If you plan to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the postsecondary institution code for Corban University is 001339. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides grants and loans to eligible students and families. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

It is very easy to obtain a loan at Corban University, as 84% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $6,100.

Average tuition costs are high - $22,100 per year. The additional fees at Corban University (not included in tuition costs) are about $300; which makes it a total of $22,400 a year.

Admissions Information

The school will accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

As reported in recent government data, 498 applications were submitted and 408 were accepted (82%); so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The undergraduate application fee at Corban University is $40.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or required fees; also, the application fee is non-refundable if the student is not admitted to the postsecondary institution.

The graduate application fee is $40.00.

If you would like to request more details about enrolling to Corban University, call the school's general information office at (503) 581-8600 or check Corban University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Corban University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Corban University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Corban University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 600 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Corban University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Crime and Safety

Based on the college crime numbers, Corban University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Salem. Other cities to get an education from near Corban University are Monmouth, Gervais, Albany, McMinnville, and Corvallis.

Corban University Videos

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Corban University Location and Maps

Post Address: Corban University, 5000 Deer Park Dr SE, Salem, Oregon 97317-9392, USA
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