Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525-5897
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Golden Eagles
History & Fun Facts
- •History Cornerstone was founded in 1941 as the Baptist Bible Institute by the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches as an evening school.
- •The first class graduated in 1944, and the first degree was conferred in 1947.
- •It was accredited in 1963 as a four-year degree-granting college and renamed Grand Rapids Baptist Bible College and Seminary.
- •WCSG began broadcasting in June 1973 with an easy listening and fine arts format.
- •In 1993, it absorbed the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
45.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-2.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,634
Programs (64)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MI state average + city premium