Strong year-1 retention
Most first-year students return for year two.
This school84%
National avg75%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$29,100
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,100
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,200
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,900
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$41,300
Net price (after aid)$22,384
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$17,129
$30k – $48k$18,158
$48k – $75k$21,507
$75k – $110k$23,345
$110k+$25,522
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$47,314
Median debt at graduation$25,000
Est. monthly loan payment$265
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.9×Graduates earn about 1.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants30%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans55%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
62%
Freshman Retention
84%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
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Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$29.1k
Net price
$22.4k
Pell
30%
Median debt
$25k
Earnings (10y)
$47.3k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurity
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
English Literature
Admissions
Acceptance rate
73%
SAT range
855 - 1088
ACT range
16 - 24
Campus & Student Life
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About Cornerstone University
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- Where is Cornerstone University located?
- Cornerstone University is located in Grand Rapids, MI, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University is a private university based in MI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Cornerstone University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Cornerstone University is approximately 73%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University's published in-state tuition is approximately $29,100 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Cornerstone University?
- Cornerstone University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,678 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Cornerstone University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Cornerstone University.
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