Cornerstone University Description:
Cornerstone University is a multi-denominational Christian university located on a 130-acre campus five miles from downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1941 as the Baptist Bible Institute of Grand Rapids, Cornerstone still places service to Christ and a literal interpretation of the Bible at the heart of the college experience. Undergraduates can chose from 46 academic programs with business being the most popular. The university has a 16 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 20. On the athletic front, the Cornerstone Golden Eagles compete in the NAIA Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 71%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Average High School GPA: 3.3
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 420 / 590
- SAT Math: 510 / 605
- SAT Writing: 435 / 575
- ACT Composite: 20 / 26
- ACT English: 20 / 26
- ACT Math: 18 / 25
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 2,747 (2,125 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 38% Male / 62% Female
- 80% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $23,260
- Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $7,606
- Other Expenses: $2,872
- Total Cost: $34,738
Cornerstone University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 100%
- Cornerstone Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 100%
- Loans: 93%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $14,084
- Loans: $8,041
Most Popular Majors:
Business, Education, Youth Ministry
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 77%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 24%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 43%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Cornerstone University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.cornerstone.edu/about/identity_mission_vision/
"We exist to empower men and women to excel as influencers in our world for Christ by offering a student-focused learning community where Jesus Christ is central."
