Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002266
- Phone: (616) 538-2330
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
77.57%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
30FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$13,323Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Cornerstone University
1011 Aldon SW, Wyoming, MI
Cornerstone University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Interdenominational affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Nearly 2,900 students enroll at Cornerstone University per year.
Students may select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Psychology
- Education
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Cornerstone University. A score in a range of 1497 - 1844 on the SAT, or 21 - 27 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 63% of students that apply are accepted to Cornerstone University, of which 26% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at cornerstone.edu.
The cost of tuition is close to $25,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Cornerstone University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Cornerstone University "Golden Eagles" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs available include:
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Golf (NAIA Division II)
- Soccer (NAIA Division II)
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students Cornerstone University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Cornerstone University is around 2,100 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 13% enrolling as graduate students and 76% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $28,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $980 to $1,200 per unit
- The average estimated cost for on campus dorms & meals is listed to be around $12,000, the cost includes eighteen meals per week
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $19,067 |
Receiving Student Loans | 91% | $9,308 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Cornerstone University may provide services to students including:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 2001)
- Theology (Ministry) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (since 2002)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Cornerstone University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf)
- Basketball (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Bowling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Cornerstone University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Environmental Biology (B)
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Finance (B, M)
- International Business (B, M)
- Accounting (B)
- Organizational and Nonprofit Management (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Education
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Counseling Psychology (B, M)
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
- Human Services (A)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Youth Ministry (B)
- Ministry (M)
- Christian Counseling (M)
- Missionary Studies (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Cinematography And Film (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Cornerstone University.
- Kuyper College in Waterford, MI (3 miles away)
- Hope College in Hillsdale, MI (29 miles away)
- Alma College in Southfield, MI (54 miles away)
- Spring Arbor University in Southfield, MI (75 miles away)
- Northwood University - Michigan in Traverse City, MI (80 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
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- Find out what other Bible and Christian Colleges are located in Michigan
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002266
- Phone: (616) 538-2330
- School Homepage