Corban University

Corban University is a private, Christian university in Salem, OR. The acceptance rate is 91%, making it nearly open to anybody. On our all-around top colleges list, we've ranked it #708 in America. It is a very small institution with full-time enrollment of 982 undergraduate students. Corban has 15 majors across six disciplines. The most frequently decided majors are Business, Education, and Psychology, with 20% of graduates receiving a Bachelor's degree in Business. 30% of students study either Education or Psychology (15% each). If you are planning on getting a degree in english or religious studies while living in Oregon but don't have the best grades, Corban is an amazing school for you, because it is ranked first in the state for both these programs. What's more, Corban ranks 1st in Oregon for hardest to get in to. At sticker price, tuition goes for $31,388 a year, if you live in Oregon. If you aren't from Oregon, tuition could be up to $34,692. Before you decide not to apply because of the cost, be aware that all Corban undergrads secure some financial support. 68% of Corban University students end up winding up their college education with a degree in hand, all set to move into the labor market. A couple years after receiving their degrees, graduates make a median wage of $29,700. After an additional four years of experience, the graduate's median annual income climbs 26.6% to $37,600; however, that is still 6.2% south of the national median. Many of you may also want to be aware that over half of the students achieved scores between 18 and 25 on the ACT math portion and it is neither required nor recommended that you share your high school rank when applying. Also, it has a teacher certification program, and about 78% of first-year students continue to pursue their studies the next year. Related to your savings account, be aware that the average aid awarded per year is $20,756 and if your household has an income of $30k to $48k, you can expect to spend in the neighborhood of $21,417 annually for tuition. When it comes to demographics, 30% of undergraduates at Corban are from households with an annual income between $75k and $110k and 31% of undergrads are between the ages of 18 and 19. Related to life on campus, on-campus housing is available. Finally, very few graduates default on their student loans and 1/4 of graduates earn a starting salary of $42,100 or more.