Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MIPrivate NonprofitCity Setting

Less Selective • 78% Acceptance

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78%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$20,301

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

1.3K

Students

Small campus body

$42,598

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Cornerstone University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Grand Rapids, MI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 78%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

1.3K (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

78% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading555 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

SAT Math540 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

ACT Composite23 (midpoint)

1midpoint value36

78%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing28% of degrees

Health Sciences6% of degrees

Biological Sciences3% of degrees

Engineering2% of degrees

Social Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $79,472

Earnings 5yr: $82,174

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $67,148

Earnings 5yr: $58,693

Debt: $28,750

Marketing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $62,782

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $21,488

Theological and Ministerial Studies.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $61,838

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $61,067

Earnings 5yr: $70,107

Debt: $28,200

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,231

Earnings 5yr: $44,505

Debt: $27,000

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $55,791

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $54,344

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Social Work.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $52,568

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $25,000

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,886

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $48,923

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $25,125

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $47,933

Earnings 5yr: $35,883

Debt: $37,854

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $47,341

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $27,000

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $45,673

Earnings 5yr: $47,695

Debt: $29,000

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $38,298

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $43,478

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Bible/Biblical Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Bible/Biblical Studies.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$20,301

In-State Tuition$23,000

Out-of-State Tuition$23,000

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

33%

Pell Grants

52%

Take Loans

60%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$42,598

+11% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$47,314

Completion Signals

62%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

78%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,634

Est. Monthly Payment

$201/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

41%

Men

59%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

35%

Part-Time Share

21%

Avg Family Income

$61,045

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Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MIPrivate NonprofitCity Setting

Less Selective • 78% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

78%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$20,301

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

1.3K

Students

Small campus body

$42,598

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

1.3K (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

78% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading555 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

SAT Math540 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

ACT Composite23 (midpoint)

1midpoint value36

78%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing28% of degrees

Health Sciences6% of degrees

Biological Sciences3% of degrees

Engineering2% of degrees

Social Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $79,472

Earnings 5yr: $82,174

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $67,148

Earnings 5yr: $58,693

Debt: $28,750

Marketing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $62,782

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $21,488

Theological and Ministerial Studies.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $61,838

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $61,067

Earnings 5yr: $70,107

Debt: $28,200

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,231

Earnings 5yr: $44,505

Debt: $27,000

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $55,791

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $54,344

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Social Work.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $52,568

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $25,000

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,886

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $48,923

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $25,125

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $47,933

Earnings 5yr: $35,883

Debt: $37,854

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $47,341

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $27,000

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $45,673

Earnings 5yr: $47,695

Debt: $29,000

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $38,298

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $43,478

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Bible/Biblical Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Bible/Biblical Studies.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$20,301

In-State Tuition$23,000

Out-of-State Tuition$23,000

Financial Assistance & Support

33%

Pell Grants

52%

Take Loans

60%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$42,598

+11% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$47,314

Completion Signals

62%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

78%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,634

Est. Monthly Payment

$201/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

41%

Men

59%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

35%

Part-Time Share

21%

Avg Family Income

$61,045

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