Cornerstone University
tuition & fees
$23,000
graduate tuition & fees
$9,522
acceptance rate
78%
Student Population
1,695
online students
423
Number of Programs
83
Financial Aid Amount
$16,583
Graduation Rate
62%
Cornerstone University is a Private, 4 years college located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Cornerstone ranked 19th in Michigan Colleges and 46th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 1,695 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Cornerstone's acceptance rate is 77.77% last year (undergraduate school).
Cornerstone University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Cornerstone University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-5897 |
| Phone | 616-949-5300 |
| WEB | www.cornerstone.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.cornerstone.edu/quick-links-admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.cornerstone.edu/undergraduate/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.cornerstone.edu/undergraduate/costs-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.cornerstone.edu/undergraduate/costs-aid/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.cornerstone.edu/undergraduate/costs-aid/financial-aid/military-veterans-benefits/ |
| Athletic | https://www.cornerstone.edu/about/outcomes/ |
| Disability Service | www.cornerstone.edu/about/student-disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Cornerstone University is 77.77% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.61%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77.77 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.61 % |
Tuition & Fees
Cornerstone's 2025 tuition & fees is $23,000 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -20.96% compared to the last year's rate ($29,100).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,522. The graduate tuition increased by 2.15% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $23,000 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,522 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 1,695 students have enrolled at Cornerstone (2024-2025). Among them, 423 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Cornerstone has 1,354 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 341 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,695 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,354 |
| Graduate Students | 341 |
| Online Enrollment | 423 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Cornerstone offers 83 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 11 out of the 83 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Cornerstone
| Number of programs | 83 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 11 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |