Cornerstone University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Cornerstone University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,785 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1941 and is one of the 9 colleges and schools located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Cornerstone University is affiliated with Non-Denominational Church.

Academic Offerings

Cornerstone University will give you the opportunity to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
62
Cornerstone University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 62 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Psychology, Education, and Theology and Religion. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Cornerstone University is high at 82% (above Michigan average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Good
The graduation rate at Cornerstone University is average - 66%.

Student to faculty ratio at Cornerstone University is pretty decent, 15:1. Read more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high - $27,600 per year. The additional fees at Cornerstone University beyond tuition are about $300; this comes to $27,900 a year.

Read the details about Cornerstone University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
82%
Easy
According to government data, 1,926 applications were submitted and 1,575 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Cornerstone University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Cornerstone University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Cornerstone University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Cornerstone University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 800 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option.

Army ROTC programs are available at Cornerstone University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Cornerstone University seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Cornerstone University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Cornerstone University
1001 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan
49525-5897, USA
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