Cornerstone University
University Website: www.cornerstone.edu
Apply Online: www.cornerstone.edu/future_students/apply
Cornerstone University is an independent, non-denominational Christian liberal arts and professional studies institution teaching the trinitarian belief in the triune God and the literal interpretation of the Bible. It is located in 119 acres (0.48Â km2) of grounds in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The university states that its mission is "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."
Cornerstone University has a traditional age undergraduate, adult, and graduate program, two seminaries (Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and Asia Baptist Theological Seminary based in Chiang Mai, Thailand) and a radio division called Cornerstone University Radio (WCSG, WAYG, WAYK, HisKids.net, Mission Network News). It offers programs in the humanities, sciences, business, religion, education, and fine arts. The school colors are navy and "old gold." The mascot is The Golden Eagles.
In the 1990s and early 2000s Cornerstone University expanded and transformed, changing its name, becoming a university, increasing enrollment, adding facilities and improving the campus, introducing an adult program including the MBA and a leadership development experience, adding an Honors Program and "Civitas" Core Curriculum, changing its mascot, colors, and logo, and winning a men's national basketball championship. From 2008 new staff are offered a contract of up to five years rather than tenure, although faculty members with tenure will maintain it.
Students are required to abide by a "Lifestyle Statement" intended to reflect trinitarianism and the literal interpretation of the Bible. The university offers 60 academic programs in the arts, sciences, humanities, Bible, teacher education, computers and business and journalism.
Cornerstone University is nationally accredited by both the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and the National Association of Schools of Music. In sports, it is a member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Cornerstone's social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
As of 2006[update] Cornerstone had an enrollment of 1,400 undergraduate students, and 2,750 total students including professional and graduate studies and both seminaries. The 2008–2009 cost for an incoming student, taking 12–17 credit hours per semester and living on campus at Cornerstone University is $26,030 — $19,190 for tuition and fees (includes laptop computer); $6,500 for room and board; and $340 for technical fees.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 2607 students
- $19,960.00 avg tuition
1001 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids,
MI
49525-5897
(616) 949-5300
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Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- History
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Visual And Performing Arts
Cornerstone University
| Applied | 1,024 | |
| Admitted | 808 | 79% |
| Enrolled total | 662 | |
| Full Time: | 331 | |
| Part Time | 331 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 490 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
| ACT English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 74% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 25% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 41% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Cornerstone University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $19,960.00 | $19,960.00 | $19,960.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $560.00 | $560.00 | $560.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $765.00 | $765.00 | $765.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $10,894.00 | $10,894.00 | $10,894.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $684.00 | $684.00 | $684.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $420.00 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $6,510.00 | $6,510.00 | $2,874.00 |
| Other Expenses | $2,874.00 | $2,874.00 | $2,874.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 100% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 100% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $12,075.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 73% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $7,503.00 |
Cornerstone University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| Environmental Biology | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | X | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | X | |||
| Finance, General | X | |||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | X | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | X | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Journalism | X | |||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | X | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Biology Teacher Education | X | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Education, General | X | X | ||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | X | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | X | |||
| History Teacher Education | X | |||
| Music Teacher Education | X | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | X | |||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | X | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | X | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | X | X | ||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| Creative Writing | X | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | ||||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ||||
| Pre-Law Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | X | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Counseling Psychology | X | |||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Social Work | X | |||
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | ||||
| Bible/Biblical Studies | X | |||
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | X | |||
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | X | |||
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | X | |||
| Religious Education | X | X | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | X | X | ||
| Theology/Theological Studies | X | |||
| Youth Ministry | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Music Performance, General | X | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
Cornerstone University Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Scholarship Association Fund | Varies | April 01, 2012 |
Schools Near Cornerstone University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Aquinas College | 2.5mi |
| Calvin College | 3.7mi |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | 3.7mi |
| Grand Rapids Community College | 3.9mi |
| Kuyper College | 4.0mi |
| University of Phoenix-West Michigan Campus | 5.3mi |
| Grace Bible College | 6.6mi |
| Davenport University | 9.5mi |
| ITT Technical Institute-Wyoming | 10.7mi |
| Grand Valley State University | 15.1mi |
| Western Theological Seminary | 29.2mi |
| Hope College | 29.3mi |
| Montcalm Community College | 31.1mi |
| Muskegon Community College | 35.6mi |
| Baker College of Muskegon | 35.6mi |
