Cornerstone University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4389 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1217 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1142 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #3 of 7 | In Grand Rapids |
| #3582 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 1,354
- Graduates
- 341
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 71% | 83% |
| Applicants | 2,011 | 923 | 1,088 |
| Admissions | 1,564 | 656 | 908 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 255 | 117 | 138 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 36 | 14 | 22 |
370 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
423 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 | 1140 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 155 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 135 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 117 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 67 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 37 (2%) |
| Asian | 34 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Cornerstone University is $21,335 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 | $20,177 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,674 |
| $48-75K | $17,872 |
| $75-110K | $18,489 |
| $110K+ | $23,135 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $22,000 | $8,522 |
| Tuition in-state | $22,000 | $8,522 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,000 | $8,522 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 790 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,200 |
| Room charge | $7,300 |
| Meal charge | $4,600 |
Cornerstone University majors
Cornerstone University has granted 326 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 116 master's across 14 programs, and 4 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 | 12 | 39 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 17 | 22 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 18 | 14 | ||
| Psychology, General | 28 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 10 | 13 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | |||
| Finance, General | 8 | 10 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | 3 | 12 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | |||
| Human Services, General | 11 | |||
| Project Management | 11 | |||
| Graphic Design | 10 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 10 | |||
| General Studies | 7 | 2 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | 8 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 8 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 7 | |||
| Engineering, General | 7 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 7 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 6 | |||
| Social Work | 6 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 5 | |||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 5 | |||
| Environmental Biology | 5 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 5 | |||
| Creative Writing | 4 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 4 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 4 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Christian Studies | 3 | |||
| Economics, General | 3 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 2 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| Radio and Television | 2 | |||
| Accounting | 1 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | |||
| Conservation Biology | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 1 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | |||
| History, General | 1 | |||
| Linguistics | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | |||
| Music Technology | 1 | |||
| Music, Other | 1 | |||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 1 | |||
| Publishing | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 31 | 326 | 116 | 4 |
Cornerstone University has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 36% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 56% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Cornerstone University has published 231 scientific papers with 5,381 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Biology, 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 | 68 |
| 2014 | 5 | 82 |
| 2015 | 10 | 68 |
| 2016 | 7 | 71 |
| 2017 | 9 | 97 |
| 2018 | 12 | 111 |
| 2019 | 13 | 122 |
| 2020 | 22 | 267 |
| 2021 | 22 | 418 |
| 2022 | 21 | 654 |
| 2023 | 25 | 956 |
| 2024 | 19 | 1216 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1201 |
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 where drivers make their way along the icy Dalton Highway from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay, frequently hauling "oversized" loads. Kelly was featured as part of the main cast during seasons 3–5 (2009-2011) and 7–12 (2013-2017; 2025), and the upcoming 12th season as well. 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.
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Reid Ribble
- Occupations
- chairpersonbusinesspersonpolitician
- 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 | 282 |
| 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 |