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Cornerstone University

#1079 in US ranking Grand Rapids, MI
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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 does Cornerstone University offer in terms of athletics?

Cornerstone's varsity teams, the Golden Eagles, compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. Varsity participation differs from club or intramural play: it involves a team's competitive schedule and its own eligibility and recruiting requirements.

Reported sports offerings include basketball, cross-country, soccer, track and field, volleyball, baseball, and softball, among others. A prospective athlete should check the current varsity roster and coaching contacts for the exact sport and season of interest. Intramural sports offer a separate way to participate without assuming a place on a varsity team; the availability of a particular recreational sport can change by term.

What student groups and Associations are available at Cornerstone University?

Cornerstone students can participate in student government, activity planning, service-oriented groups, and academic or professional organizations. Reported examples include Student Government, the Student Activities Council, a Student Education Association, and a group associated with International Justice Mission.

These organizations serve different purposes: student government represents student interests, an education group can connect peers in a field of study, and an activities council helps organize events. Recognized organizations and their level of activity may change, so students looking for a particular group should use the current campus organization directory rather than assume a previously listed club still meets. Intramural sports and performing groups provide additional involvement opportunities but are not substitutes for a specific academic or advocacy organization.

Who studies at Cornerstone University?

Cornerstone's reported enrollment is about 1,695 students. Its entering population includes both first-time students and transfers: the reported counts were 291 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 77 transfer-in students.

About 82% of students in the reported geographic measure came from Michigan, with 18% from other U.S. states. An institutional profile also reports 255 full-time, degree-seeking first-year students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The first-year counts describe differently defined groups and should not be added together.

Reported racial and ethnic counts include 913 White students, 86 Black or African American students, 81 Hispanic or Latino students, and smaller numbers in other reported categories. Such counts describe enrollment, not any individual student's experience or the range of perspectives present in a classroom.

How does student life look like at Cornerstone University?

Student life at Cornerstone combines a residential campus, commuting students, organized activities, and the university's Christian community framework. The reported figures show 47% of students living on campus and 37% commuting, so an applicant should not picture a uniformly residential student body.

Outside class, students may encounter student-planned events, intramurals, music and theater, and campus worship or other faith-related programming. Cornerstone also reports access to a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. Students who expect to commute should ask when activities and support services are offered; students living on campus should review the student handbook to understand community expectations and available support.

What libraries are available to students at Cornerstone University?

Miller Library is Cornerstone's main campus library. It provides a place for coursework and research, and institutional profile information indicates that students can reserve study rooms.

Students preparing a research-intensive major should ask library staff about access to subject databases, online journals, research assistance, and materials that can be obtained from other libraries. Online access matters particularly to students studying away from campus. The reported library information does not indicate round-the-clock study areas, so students who rely on late-night space should check current building and study-room hours.

Cornerstone University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1695

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

255

Member of Athletic Associations

NAIA

Total staff

43 full time, 137 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Cornerstone University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,354
Graduate: 341

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,186
Part-time: 509

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 138
Men: 117

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 81
Black or African American: 86
White: 913
American Indian or Alaska Native: 4
Asian: 21
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 3
Two or more races: 29
Unknown: 97

Cornerstone University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NAIA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Bowling

Both–Both

Cheerleading

Women–Women

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Football

–Both–

Golf

Both–Both

Racquetball

–Both–

Soccer

BothBothBoth

Softball

WomenBothWomen

Tennis

Both–Both

Track and field

Both–Both

Ultimate Frisbee

–Both–

Volleyball

BothBothBoth

Wrestling

Men–Men

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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