Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI

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Tuition & Fees

$31,430

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,472
Declined 539
Total Received 2,011
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Enrollment

1,444

undergraduate students

291

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1941, Cornerstone University is a private, four-year, religiously affiliated university that offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including those in business, education, and ministry. It is located on a 130-acre campus less than five miles northeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,735
Established in 1941
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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132-acre campus in Grand Rapids (population: 198,829), approximately 2-1/2 hours from Detroit, three hours from Chicago; branch campuses in Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Zeeland. Served by air, bus, and train.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Cornerstone University
1001 East Beltline Avenue, NE
Grand Rapids, MI
49525

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
58%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
78%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
21%
Top 1/4
47%
Top 1/2
78%
Bottom 1/2
22%
Bottom 1/4
4%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Admit Rate

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,472
Declined 539
Total Received 2,011

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Talking books
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$15,329

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $29,100
Housing & Food $12,200
Additional fees $2,330
Books & supplies $840
Total $44,470
Average Financial Aid - $15,329
Total with Avg. Aid $29,141
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 787-9778
F: 616 222-1400
financial.aid@cornerstone.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, football, indoor soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes yes
Christian Studies yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes
Computer Science yes
Conservation Biology yes
Counseling Psychology yes yes
Creative Writing yes
Developmental and Child Psychology yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Environmental Biology yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family Psychology yes
Finance, General yes yes
General Studies yes
Graphic Design yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes yes
Linguistics yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Missions/Missionary Studies yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management yes
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies yes
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies yes
Project Management yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Religious Education yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other yes yes
Youth Ministry yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,735

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

83%

1,444
students

Female
61%
883

Male
39%
561

17%

291
students

Female
52%
151

Male
48%
140

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

77%

1,109
students

Female
59%
653

Male
41%
456

23%

335
students

Female
69%
230

Male
31%
105

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Student Break-down

5%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Hispanic/Latino
71%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

105

Transfer applicants enrolled

7%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 30
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Mexico
South Korea
The Netherlands
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
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