Cornerstone University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4528 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1266 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1190 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #3 of 7 | In Grand Rapids |
| #5844 of 6,537 | For Law |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 1,433
- Graduates
- 348
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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 82% 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 | 82% | 77% | 85% |
| Applicants | 1,926 | 791 | 1,135 |
| Admissions | 1,575 | 607 | 968 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 287 | 104 | 183 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
453 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
421 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 | 1278 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 179 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 121 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 108 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 45 (3%) |
| Asian | 34 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 12 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Cornerstone University is $20,935 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 | $18,021 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,629 |
| $48-75K | $19,469 |
| $75-110K | $21,900 |
| $110K+ | $25,080 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,580 | $14,160 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,580 | $14,160 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,580 | $14,160 |
| Fee in-district | $300 | $800 |
| Fee in-state | $300 | $800 |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 | $800 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 780 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,520 |
Cornerstone University majors
Cornerstone University has granted 317 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 153 master's across 17 programs, and 3 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 | 6 | 51 | ||
| Psychology, General | 43 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 7 | 30 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 11 | 19 | ||
| Finance, General | 13 | 9 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 9 | 10 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | |||
| Human Services, General | 17 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 16 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 15 | |||
| Project Management | 14 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 14 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 10 | |||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 9 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | |||
| General Studies | 6 | 3 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 8 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | 3 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | |||
| Social Work | 7 | |||
| Environmental Biology | 6 | |||
| Graphic Design | 6 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 6 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 6 | |||
| Accounting | 5 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 5 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 5 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 5 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 4 | |||
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 4 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 3 | |||
| Pre-Dentistry Studies | 3 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 3 | |||
| Religious Education | 3 | |||
| Christian Studies | 2 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 2 | |||
| Computer Science | 2 | |||
| Engineering, General | 2 | |||
| History, General | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Publishing | 2 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |||
| Agriculture & Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Other | 1 | |||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 1 | |||
| Creative Writing | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| Linguistics | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 1 | |||
| Radio and Television | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 34 | 317 | 153 | 3 |
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% | 60% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Cornerstone University has published 167 scientific papers with 2,306 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Psychology, History, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 6 |
| 2007 | 3 | 16 |
| 2008 | 6 | 26 |
| 2009 | 2 | 44 |
| 2010 | 1 | 30 |
| 2011 | 3 | 38 |
| 2012 | 1 | 43 |
| 2013 | 7 | 55 |
| 2014 | 5 | 77 |
| 2015 | 5 | 72 |
| 2016 | 7 | 66 |
| 2017 | 8 | 89 |
| 2018 | 9 | 94 |
| 2019 | 11 | 84 |
| 2020 | 19 | 155 |
| 2021 | 24 | 231 |
| 2022 | 12 | 414 |
| 2023 | 20 | 702 |
Notable alumni
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Lisa Kelly
- Occupations
- motorcycle 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
- chairpersonpoliticianbusinessperson
- Biography
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Reid James Ribble is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 8th congressional district from 2011 to 2017. He is a member of the Republican Party.
General info
| Alternative names | CU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1941 |
| Colors | navy blue, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 275 |
| 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 |