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Cornerstone University Science & Tech Programs

Cornerstone University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Grand Rapids, MI. A Mid-Sized City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Cornerstone University Rankings

Cornerstone University appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#31 of 134	State — Michigan
Overall Quality	#183 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#1127 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Cornerstone University?

Contact information for Cornerstone University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-5897
Phone:	6169495300
Website:	www.cornerstone.edu/
Admissions:	www.cornerstone.edu/quick-links-admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.cornerstone.edu/undergraduate/costs-aid/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Cornerstone University?

You can apply to Cornerstone University online at: www.cornerstone.edu/undergraduate/apply/

Cornerstone University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Cornerstone University

These are the things Cornerstone University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Cornerstone University?

Cornerstone University admits 78%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 19% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Cornerstone University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	923	656	71%
Women	1,088	908	84%

Can I Afford Cornerstone University?

The average net price after aid at Cornerstone University is $22,384. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$22,000
In-State Fees	$1,000
Out-of-State Tuition	$22,000
Out-of-State Fees	$1,000
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$23,000
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$23,000

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 18% of students at Cornerstone University receive some form of financial aid (267 students).

About 93% of students at Cornerstone University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,583 per student.

33% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,885.

Student Loan Debt

52% of Cornerstone University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,379 per year.

Cornerstone University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 426 students enrolled at Cornerstone University. Cornerstone University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,387 undergraduate students at Cornerstone University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Cornerstone University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	23
Black or African American	92
Hispanic	88
White	966
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	30
Non-Resident	65

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Cornerstone University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Michigan	239
Illinois	9
Indiana	9
Florida	5
Ohio	5

Additionally, approximately 4.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Cornerstone University Graduate Student Diversity

291 of Cornerstone University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Cornerstone University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Cornerstone University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	54
Hispanic	26
White	167
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	6
Non-Resident	2

Online Learning at Cornerstone University

Cornerstone University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

330 undergraduate students at Cornerstone University took at least one online class — of those, 176 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 40 students took at least one online class and 247 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Cornerstone University

Cornerstone University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Cornerstone University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.