Cornerstone University

#24 in Michigan

4-years Private College In Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University (referred to as Cornerstone) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Grand Rapids, MI. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Cornerstone University is $29,100. The school has a total enrollment of 1,781 and student to faculty ratio is 6.67% (15 to 1).The highest degree offered at Cornerstone University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers Associate, Master's, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$29,100 (2023)
Acceptance Rate81.78%
Student Population1,781
Graduation Rate61%
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
Cornerstone University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1977 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Cornerstone University is $29,100 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Cornerstone University is $9,322 for academic year 2021-2022. Cornerstone University offers the alternative tuition plans. 92 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $14,493 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Cornerstone University is 81.78% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.41%. Cornerstone University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,781 students are attending at Cornerstone University (1,433 undergraduate students). There are 64 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 96 part-time faculty working for Cornerstone University. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 258 (full-time) and 147 (part-time). The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is 61% and the retention rate is 82% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Cornerstone University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Cornerstone University offers study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Cornerstone University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Cornerstone University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers