Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitUrban
Known for business — close-knit campus
Cornerstone University is a private institution in Grand Rapids with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,314 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,384.
Established
1941
Mascot
Golden Eagle
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
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73%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,387Students
15:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$47,314Earnings 10yr
$22,384Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate73.2%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$29,100
Room & Board$12,200
Books & Supplies$840
Total Cost of Attendance$40,737
Average Net Price$22,384
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$17,129
$30–48K$18,158
$48–75K$21,507
$75–110K$23,345
$110K+$25,522
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$22,384
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4500.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,634
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (64)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,387
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%
Race & Ethnicity
White 72%
Black 7%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 6%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate61.6%
Freshman Retention83.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$42,598
8 Years$45,964
10 Years$47,314
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$33,900
Men
$51,500
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Golden Eagles
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
97Average
Estimated from MI state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Milwaukeepop. 570K
117 mi(203 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
129 mi(224 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
137 mi(237 min)