Corban University
Warriors
Salem, Oregon 97317-9392
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for psychology — close-knit campus
Corban University is a private institution in Salem with particular strength in psychology and business.
A small campus of 636 undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,917 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,525.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
57.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,951
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
82%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History The institution was established in 1935 in Phoenix, Arizona, as the Phoenix Bible Institute by Evangelist Leland Entrekin and Roy Bancroft.
- •The college moved in 1946 to Oakland, California, and took the name Western Baptist Bible College, affiliated with the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches (GARBC).
- •In July 1969, the administrators paid $5,000 as a down payment for the 100-acre campus.
- •The school shortened its name to Western Baptist College in 1978.
Source: Wikipedia
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