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B-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B-
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    B
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    C
  7. Professors
    C+
  8. Location
    B+
  9. Dorms
    A-
  10. Campus Food
    B+
  11. Student Life
    B-
  12. Safety
    A+
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Cornerstone University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Inter-/Non-denominational
Athletic Division
NAIA Division II
Athletic Conference
Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
Address
1001 E. Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Website
cornerstone.edu

Cornerstone University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
63%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
870-1130
ACT Range
18-25
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$19,900/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $16,751/ year
  • $30-48k
    $14,669/ year
  • $49-75k
    $17,902/ year
  • $76-110k
    $20,842/ year
  • $110k+
    $23,546/ year

Academics

Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.34 responses
68%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.38 responses
78%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.37 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    184 Graduates
  • Psychology
    62 Graduates
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies
    38 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    27 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    19 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    17 Graduates
  • Marketing
    15 Graduates
  • Communications
    14 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    12 Graduates
  • Human Services
    10 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,363Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
17%
Pell Grant
39%
Varsity Athletes
22%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 23 responses
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  • A christian who is reliable & wants a education
    57%
  • Friendly
    35%
  • Lame
    9%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
86%
Poll
93%
of students say they don't have Greek life.42 responses
Poll
50%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.66 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 27 responses
Report
  • Loving atmosphere and accepting of others.
    56%
  • College and Jesus that's about it
    37%
  • Exciting
    4%
  • Feasible for returning adult students
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
54%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.30 responses
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I absolutely love Cornerstone University. The school has created an amazing environment for growth as an individual, as a follower of Jesus Christ, and as a young professional. The faculty and at the school is phenomenal, personal, and individually invested in each student! The approachability of the leadership is one of the aspects of CU that sets it apart. Students have a great opportunity to enter into mentoring relationships with many of the faculty and staff, and are given the ability to truly shape the campus and culture of CU.
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Cornerstone University is an awesome school for students that desire a more intimate class setting. The professors are very personable and welcoming. It is very easy to connect to other students, faculty, and staff because the class sizes are on the smaller spectrum. There are pros and cons, going to a private Christian college. The school has a lack of diversity, but the staff and faculty work hard to welcome in and embrace all cultures, so that the CU community can be rich in color, background, and tradition. God is prominent in the classroom, and every class begins with a prayer. Cornerstone provides a rigorous academic program for their students and incorporates many study abroad opportunities, creating a very well rounded experience for the students.
I enjoy going to Cornerstone University so much! They have helped me in my faith and my academics in ways that I would have never imagined! I have met so many people who have made a difference in my life. This being said, going to CU has been a burden financial wise. I am struggling to still go here and it is only my second semester.