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Cornerstone University

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI · City · 1,298 students
Website Common App Scorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$20,301
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
62%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$47,314
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
78%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Cornerstone University is an independent Christian institution in Grand Rapids, Michigan, widely recognized for integrating a biblical worldview across top programs in business, nursing, teacher education, and ministry through its Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. Student life is centered on a close-knit, faith-driven community that emphasizes spiritual formation through regular chapel services, service learning, and NAIA Golden Eagles athletics. A defining characteristic of the university is its commitment to market-aligned, Christ-centered education, offering students direct access to West Michigan's vibrant professional network within a deeply supportive, values-focused environment.

Wikipedia:Cornerstone University is a private evangelical Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.

Location
Grand Rapids, MI, 49525-5897 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
116 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$23,000
Housing & food (on campus)$12,700
Books & supplies$560
Cost of attendance$31,800
Average net price$20,301
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$23,000
Housing & food (on campus)$12,700
Books & supplies$560
Cost of attendance$31,800
Average net price$20,301
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.cornerstone.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$22,000
Fees$1,400
Food$5,000
Books & supplies$700
Personal expenses$2,100
Transportation$600
Total of the above$31,800
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$20,177
$30–48k
$17,674
$48–75k
$17,872
$75–110k
$18,489
$110k+
$23,135
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $14,656
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
62%
Within 4 yrs
56%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 58.1% · others: 64.7% 
8 yrs after starting
60% graduated · 13% transferred · 26% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$42,598
10 yrs after entry$47,314
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$27k
90th percentile$35,656
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
23
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 71.1% · women 83.5% 
Yield: 18.6% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 41%Women 59%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
33%
First-gen
35%
Family income
$49,808
Independent
42%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
21%
Where first-years come from
In state (MI)
82.1%
Out of state
17.5%
International
0.3%

Most out-of-state first-years from: IL 9 · IN 9 · FL 5 · OH 5 · WI 4

Race & ethnicity
White
70%
Hispanic
6%
Black
7%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
7%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$42,598
After 10 yrs
$47,314
Business Administration, Management and Operations59
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas26
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness20
Marketing20
Psychology, General18
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries12
Social Work12
Finance and Financial Management Services12
Theological and Ministerial Studies9
Design and Applied Arts7
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs7
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication6
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology6
Communication and Media Studies5
Research and Experimental Psychology5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$17M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$7,119/mo
Teaching spend
$4,718
per student
Federal loans
52%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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