Cornerstone University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	780
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	91%
Students retention rate	97%
On-time graduation rate	59%

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Cornerstone University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that Cornerstone University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Cornerstone University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Cornerstone University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,040

Cost of attendance at Cornerstone University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,040

Cost of attendance at Cornerstone University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Cornerstone University received on average $16,518 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,518

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	98	35%	$4,370	$428,274
Other Federal Grant	101	36%	$4,860	$490,848
State Grant/Scholarships	147	53%	$3,374	$496,002
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	275	99%	$12,929	$3,555,584
Total Grant & Scholarships	275	99%	$16,518	$4,542,434

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cornerstone University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cornerstone University students is 59.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.8%.

59.0%

asian 66.7% 2 students
African American 35.3% 6 students
white 60.7% 153 students
hispanic 44.4% 8 students
International Students 75.0% 9 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
Basketball Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Cornerstone University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cornerstone University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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