Overview

Cornerstone University is a University institution located in Grand Rapids, MI, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1001 East Beltline Avenue, NE
Grand Rapids, MI  49525
United States

Contact Mrs. Lisa Link
Office of Admissions
Email: admissions@cornerstone.edu
Phone: 616-222-1426
Fax: 616-222-1418

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Conservation Biology
Environmental Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Linguistics
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-nursing Studies
Pre-occupational Therapy Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Counseling Psychology
Developmental And Child Psychology
Family Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Missions/missionary Studies
Theological And Ministerial Studies, Other
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music Technology
Music, General
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,926

Applied

1,575

Accepted

1,433

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,135

Females Applied

968

Females Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

791

Males Applied

607

Males Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.56

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Pastoral letter

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		490	620
SAT Math		490	610
ACT Composite		21	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

28,300

Private

Fees

11,360

Room & board

7,030

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

20,710

Avg. Financial Aid Package

22,421

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

23,800

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,116

Avg. Loan Aid

11,170

Avg. Grant Aid

16,921

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

67.2%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,433

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

12%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.15%
Black or African American	6.58%
White or Caucasian	74.48%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.22%
Asian	2.1%
Two or more races	2.68%
Other	0.29%

Gender

Male (38.24%)

Female (61.76%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	55%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Mudbowl and Mock Rock (lip sync contest)

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government, Student Education Association, Intramural Sports, Student Activities Council and International Justice Mission

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer
Softball	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

167

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 59

Part-time - 108

Male - 104

Female - 63