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Cornerstone University
Cornerstone University says yes to 77.8% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $47,314 median earnings.
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Cornerstone University sits in Grand Rapids proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Interdenominational affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $67,148 four years out. 32.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,298 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 78.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Cornerstone University received 2,011 applications and admitted 1,472 (73.2%), with 305 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Cornerstone University's 77.8% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Cornerstone University compares
| Cornerstone University | Michigan median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 77.8% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $23,000 | $24,944 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,314 | $54,739 | $53,781 |
At $47,314, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($54,739). Look at Cornerstone University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $23,000 regardless of where you're from. At Cornerstone University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,298 — Cornerstone University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
61.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 38% don't — ask a Cornerstone University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Cornerstone University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,148 |
| Marketing | $62,782 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,231 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $54,344 |
| Social Work | $52,568 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,923 |
| Psychology, General | $47,933 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,341 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,673 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $38,298 |
Median earnings for these 10 Cornerstone University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $47,314 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 33 additional Cornerstone University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Cornerstone University?
Cornerstone University doesn't look at test scores; its 77.8% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Cornerstone University's acceptance rate?
73.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,472 admitted from 2,011 applicants.
How much does Cornerstone University cost?
At Cornerstone University, published tuition is $23,000 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Cornerstone University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Cornerstone University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $47,314 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Michigan
- Grand Valley State University — 83% admitted
- Kettering University — 78.7% admitted
- Eastern Michigan University — 79.6% admitted
- Hope College — 79.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.