Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Online | cornerstone.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan's second-largest city, Cornerstone University is a private, non-denominational Christian institution situated on a suburban 132-acre campus. The university, founded in 1941 as the Baptist Bible Institute, maintains traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing for its undergraduate population. Cornerstone offers undergraduate programs across four primary academic divisions: Business, Education, Humanities, and Natural Science, with notable emphasis on ministry preparation and business administration. The campus features contemporary academic buildings and athletic facilities, including the Hansen Athletic Center, where the Golden Eagles compete in the NAIA's Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years unless they reside locally with family, contributing to the institution's residential learning environment.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Cornerstone University is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Cornerstone University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#867 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#534 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#15 in Best Private Colleges in Michigan
#32 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1220 |
| ACT | 20/25 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.28 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $300 |
| Room and Board | $10,520 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,460 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,660 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 56% |
| Education | 11% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 11% |
| Communication | 6% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024