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Cornerstone University

#1079 in US ranking Grand Rapids, MI
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$36,687
Tuition & fees
$23,400
Avg. aid
$16,583
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
78%
Avg. SAT
1095
Avg. ACT
23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
62%
Median salary
$41,698
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Cornerstone University?

Cornerstone's reported campus traditions include Homecoming, Mudbowl, and Mock Rock. Homecoming brings the campus community together around scheduled events, while Mock Rock is a student lip-sync contest.

Mudbowl is another named campus tradition rather than an academic or athletic requirement. For prospective students, these events offer a more concrete picture of social life than a general description of campus spirit. Formats and dates can change, so the current student-activities calendar is the place to check what will take place in a given year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Cornerstone University?

Cornerstone provides university-operated housing for undergraduates and has on-campus dining arrangements. Housing availability should not be confused with a guarantee of a particular room or residence hall.

Before accepting an offer, a residential student should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, room options, contract dates, and meal-plan requirements. These details matter if the student plans to stay over a break, bring a car, or change housing later. Reported campus housing includes high-speed internet access, but students should confirm what other services and furnishings are included in the specific assignment.

Students planning to commute or live off campus should compare their own rent, food, and transportation budget with the residential option rather than treating a published room-and-board charge as their personal expense.

Cornerstone University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

15

Cornerstone University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
47%
Campus size
132 acres

Cornerstone University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Part time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Cornerstone University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Miller Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Cornerstone University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Cornerstone University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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