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Cornerstone University

Cornerstone University is a private nonprofit university in a midsize city in the Grand Rapids, MI metro with 1,444 students and a 78% acceptance rate.

Grand Rapids, Michigan · Private nonprofit · City, midsize · 1,444 students

NAIA · Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

Admission rate

78%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$20,301

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

62%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

84%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$47,314

10 years after entry

Students

1,444

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$20,177
$30,001–48,000$17,674
$48,001–75,000$17,872
$75,001–110,000$18,489
Over $110,000$23,135

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management39
Psychology28
Elementary Education and Teaching22
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other18
Counseling Psychology17
Marketing/Marketing Management16
Exercise Science and Kinesiology15
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management12
Show the other 45 majors
Graphic Design10
Youth Ministry10
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other10
Speech Communication and Rhetoric10
Finance8
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse8
Engineering7
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies6
English/Language Arts Teacher Education6
Social Work6
Cinematography and Film/Video Production5
Developmental and Child Psychology5
Environmental Biology5
Social Studies Teacher Education4
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies4
Creative Writing4
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia4
English Language and Literature4
Bible/Biblical Studies3
Biology/Biological Sciences3
Economics3
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education3
Management Information Systems2
International Business/Trade/Commerce2
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other2
Humanities/Humanistic Studies2
General Studies2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching2
Mathematics Teacher Education2
Radio and Television2
Publishing1
Computer Science1
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities1
Spanish Language Teacher Education1
Linguistics1
Conservation Biology1
Mathematics1
Philosophy1
Missions/Missionary Studies1
Music Technology1
Music, Other1
Pre-Dentistry Studies1
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management1
Accounting1
History1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Faith groups

Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

1,178,826 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Gerald R Ford International (GRR)

Nearest hub airport

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.2 of 20

Elevation

818 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

17°F

July high

82°F

Annual snowfall

74.9 in

Days at 90°F or higher

9 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,560 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NAIA, similar size