School Information

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Total Enrollment 2,606
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 19 : 1

Cornerstone University

http://www.cornerstone.edu
1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525-5897
(616) 949-5300

Cornerstone University is a theologically conservative institution of Christian higher education, which enables individuals to apply unchanging Biblical principles in a rapidly changing world. The faculty and staff of Cornerstone University will assist in developing, acquiring, and cultivating, the following goals: 1. Students will develop an integrated Christian worldview. 2. Students will develop spiritual, intellectual, emotional, aesthetic, physical, and social maturity. 3. Students will acquire the knowledge and abilities necessary to engage in meaningful vocations and ministries. 4. Students will cultivate the critical thinking skills and learning competencies which foster lifelong learning. 5. Faculty will research, critique, and contribute to ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Interdenominational
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Cornerstone University, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 78.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,852), and 91% receive loans ($7,829 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,510. Off campus it is around $6,510.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Cornerstone University is $16,632 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,024 people applied to Cornerstone University. Of the applicants, 79.0% were admitted (78.0% male & 80.0% female ) and 82.0% accepted (89.0% male and 78.0% female)

Of the 1,892 undergraduate students at Cornerstone University, 25.0% are part-time. A majority (62.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 43.0% of the 714 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     80.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     74.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     60.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     25.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     41.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     52.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline time line! Summer - September
Admissions Office Phone 616-222-1448
Admissions Office Email admissions@cornerstone.edu
Admissions Office Address Cornerstone University, Admissions Office, 1001 E Beltline Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525-5897
Admissions Transfer URL http://pgs.cornerstone.edu/pgs/admissions/
Admissions Website http://www.cornerstone.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.cornerstone.edu/future_students/apply
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Cornerstone University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Cornerstone University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 560
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Cornerstone University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4
Environmental Biology 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 31 182 136
Accounting 2
Business Administration and Management, General 31 140 136
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 19
Finance, General 5
International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
Management Information Systems, General 2
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 13
Communication, journalism, and related programs 9
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4
Journalism 1
Mass Communication/Media Studies 4
Education 5 60 59
Biology Teacher Education 1
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2
Education, General 1 48
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 4
Elementary Education and Teaching 11
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 17
History Teacher Education 3
Music Teacher Education 5
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 9
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
Social Studies Teacher Education 8
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 2 11
English language and literature/letters 11
Creative Writing 3
English Language and Literature, General 8
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3
Human Development and Family Studies, General 3
History 3
History, General 3
Legal professions and studies 1
Pre-Law Studies 1
Mathematics and statistics 1
Mathematics, General 1
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 5
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 8
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 5
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
Philosophy and religious studies 1
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Psychology 12 11
Counseling Psychology 11
Psychology, General 12
Public administration and social service professions 14
Social Work 14
Theology and religious vocations 39 32
Bible/Biblical Studies 3
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 7
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 2
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 8
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 1
Religious Education 1 6
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 13 9
Theology/Theological Studies 2
Youth Ministry 19
Visual and performing arts 13
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
Music Performance, General 9
Music Theory and Composition 2
Music, General 1
 
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