Cornerstone University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Cornerstone University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Interdenominational
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Cornerstone University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,507, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 48 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 59%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $27,040.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
91% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
59% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required or recommended
Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile970-1220
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
26%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
73%
Unknown
%
Black
11%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
35% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
21
Total Online Enrollment
510
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.26% online, 74% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
71% On-campus
29% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
Associate20% online
Bachelor's10% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's78% online
Doctorate100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
36%
State Grant Aid
53%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
35%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debtafter graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Softball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | Engineering. | |||
| 6 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 7 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences. | |||
| 9 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 10 | History | |||
| 11 | History. | |||
| 12 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 13 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 14 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 15 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies. | |||
| 16 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 17 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 18 | Psychology. | |||
| 19 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 20 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 21 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 22 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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