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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $18,028
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Median earnings
- $52,119
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Cornerstone University is a private nonprofit college in Grand Rapids, MI with 1,298 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $18,028 per year ($15,325 for families earning under $30,000). 62% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,119 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,011
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,472
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Cornerstone University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $36,687
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $23,400
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,325
- $30–48k$15,906
- $48–75k$14,853
- $75–110k$16,222
- $110k+$23,128
Get a personal estimate with Cornerstone University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $52,119
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,627
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,298
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 41%
- White70%
- Hispanic6%
- Black7%
- Asian2%
Cornerstone University FAQ
What is Cornerstone University's acceptance rate?+
Cornerstone University admits 78% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Cornerstone University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Cornerstone University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,011 students applied to Cornerstone University and 1,472 were admitted; 305 enrolled.
Does Cornerstone University consider legacy status?+
No. Cornerstone University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Cornerstone University require an essay?+
Cornerstone University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Cornerstone University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $36,687 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,028.
What is Cornerstone University's graduation rate?+
62% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 170037 · How we use this data
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