Cornerstone University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4429 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1228 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1152 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #3 of 7 | In Grand Rapids |
| #3654 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 1,444
- Graduates
- 291
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.cornerstone.edu
Cornerstone University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Cornerstone University has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 36% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 67% | 78% |
| Applicants | 2,011 | 893 | 1,118 |
| Admissions | 1,472 | 598 | 874 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 267 | 118 | 149 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 38 | 10 | 28 |
538 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
420 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1217 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 158 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 100 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 93 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 84 (5%) |
| Asian | 39 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 36 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Cornerstone University is $23,147 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,129 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,158 |
| $48-75K | $21,507 |
| $75-110K | $23,345 |
| $110K+ | $25,522 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,300 | $8,522 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,300 | $8,522 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,300 | $8,522 |
| Fee in-district | $800 | $800 |
| Fee in-state | $800 | $800 |
| Fee out-of-state | $800 | $800 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 780 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,200 |
Cornerstone University majors
Cornerstone University has granted 283 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 132 master's across 17 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Cornerstone University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | 46 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 4 | 33 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 11 | 13 | ||
| Finance, General | 12 | 11 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 9 | 11 | ||
| Psychology, General | 18 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | |||
| Project Management | 13 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | 8 | ||
| Social Work | 12 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 12 | |||
| Human Services, General | 10 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | 7 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Graphic Design | 7 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 6 | |||
| General Studies | 6 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | 4 | ||
| Religious Education | 6 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 5 | |||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 5 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Environmental Biology | 5 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 5 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 4 | |||
| Engineering, General | 4 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 4 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Christian Studies | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 3 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | |||
| Accounting | 2 | |||
| Creative Writing | 2 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 2 | |||
| Linguistics | 2 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 2 | |||
| Radio and Television | 2 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | |||
| Conservation Biology | 1 | |||
| Family Psychology | 1 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| History, General | 1 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 1 | |||
| Publishing | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 26 | 283 | 132 | 7 |
Cornerstone University has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 62% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Cornerstone University has published 224 scientific papers with 4,458 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Psychology, Computer Science, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 | 6 | 2 |
| 2005 | 5 | 3 |
| 2006 | 4 | 11 |
| 2007 | 4 | 23 |
| 2008 | 7 | 36 |
| 2009 | 3 | 57 |
| 2010 | 2 | 42 |
| 2011 | 3 | 53 |
| 2012 | 4 | 51 |
| 2013 | 7 | 67 |
| 2014 | 5 | 82 |
| 2015 | 10 | 68 |
| 2016 | 7 | 71 |
| 2017 | 9 | 97 |
| 2018 | 12 | 111 |
| 2019 | 13 | 122 |
| 2020 | 22 | 267 |
| 2021 | 22 | 416 |
| 2022 | 21 | 653 |
| 2023 | 25 | 952 |
| 2024 | 19 | 1193 |
Notable alumni
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Lisa Kelly
- Occupations
- truck drivermotorcycle racer
- Biography
-
Lisa Kelly is an American trucker who has been featured on the History channel reality television series Ice Road Truckers and its spinoff series IRT: Deadliest Roads. For seasons 3–5 and 7–11, Ice Road Truckers followed Kelly and her fellow drivers as they make their way along the icy Dalton Highway from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay, frequently hauling "oversized" loads. Kelly has also made appearances in Seasons 1–2 of IRT: Deadliest Roads. Kelly was notable as the only female trucker featured in the series until Maya Sieber joined in Season 5, and Stephanie "Steph" Custance in season 10. Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, she now resides in Wasilla, Alaska. She has a YouTube channel under her name.
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Reid Ribble
- Occupations
- businesspersonpoliticianchairperson
- Biography
-
Reid James Ribble is an American businessman and Republican politician from the Fox Cities region of Wisconsin. He served three terms in the United States House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 8th congressional district from 2011 to 2017.
General info
| Alternative names | CU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1941 |
| Colors | navy blue, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 266 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1001 E Beltline Ave NE Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49525-5897 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 199,000 |
| Phone | 6169495300 |