Cornerstone University

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• 1001 E Beltline Ave NE
  Grand Rapids , MI 49525-5897
  (616) 949-5300
  www.cornerstone.edu

  Setting

  Mid-size city

  Enrollment

  2,830

  Full time

  2,220

  Part time

  610

  Men full time

  879

  Women full time

  1,341

  Region Campus Street View

  Mission Statement

  Cornerstone University is a theologically conservative institution of Christian higher education, which enables individuals to apply unchanging Biblical principles in a rapidly changing world. The faculty and staff of Cornerstone University will assist in developing, acquiring, and cultivating, the following goals: 1. Students will develop an integrated Christian worldview. 2. Students will develop spiritual, intellectual, emotional, aesthetic, physical, and social maturity. 3. Students will acquire the knowledge and abilities necessary to engage in meaningful vocations and ministries. 4. Students will cultivate the critical thinking skills and learning competencies which foster lifelong learning. 5. Faculty will research, critique, and contribute to the knowledge associated with each academic discipline.

  Cornerstone University More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Private not-for-profit

  Religious affiliation

  Interdenominational

  Highest degree offered

  Masters and First-professional

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

  Cornerstone University Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  0%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  1%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  15%

  Hispanic

  3%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  79%

  Non-Resident Alien

  1%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  1%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• Cornerstone University Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  (800) 787-9778

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $25

  Applied

  981

  Admitted

  611

  Enrolled

  286

  Admitted %

  62%

  Cornerstone University Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Required

  Secondary school rank

  Not required but recommended

  Secondary school record

  Required

  TOEFL

  Required

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Recommended

  Recommendations

  Required

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Neither required nor recommended

  Cornerstone University Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  0%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  -

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  -

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  -

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  -

  Students submitting ACT

  99%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  20

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  26

• Cornerstone University Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $19,530

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $19,530

  Books and Supplies

  $1,000

  On-campus room and board

  $6,500

  Off-campus room and board

  -

  Cornerstone University Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  97%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  28% , $3,593 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  93% , $6,197 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  72% , $7,902 on average

• Cornerstone University Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	0	2	0	0
  Environmental Biology	0	5	0	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Accounting	0	4	0	0
  Business Administration and Management, General	39	119	94	0
  Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other	0	21	0	0
  Finance, General	0	4	0	0
  International Business/Trade/Commerce	0	3	0	0
  Management Information Systems, General	0	1	0	0
  Marketing/Marketing Management, General	0	6	0	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric	0	11	0	0
  Mass Communication/Media Studies	0	3	0	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Computer Science	0	1	0	0
  Education	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Biology Teacher Education	0	1	0	0
  Education, General	1	0	40	0
  Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities	0	8	0	0
  Elementary Education and Teaching	0	18	0	0
  English/Language Arts Teacher Education	0	27	0	0
  History Teacher Education	0	8	0	0
  Mathematics Teacher Education	0	1	0	0
  Music Teacher Education	0	3	0	0
  Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	0	2	0	0
  Social Studies Teacher Education	0	5	0	0
  Speech Teacher Education	0	1	0	0
  Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor	2	0	13	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Creative Writing	0	2	0	0
  English Language and Literature, General	0	6	0	0
  Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Human Development and Family Studies, General	0	5	0	0
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	0	3	0	0
  History	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  History, General	0	6	0	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Mathematics, General	0	1	0	0
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	0	0	8	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Kinesiology and Exercise Science	0	5	0	0
  Sport and Fitness Administration/Management	0	4	0	0
  Philosophy and Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Philosophy, Other	0	1	0	0
  Psychology	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Counseling Psychology	0	0	22	0
  Psychology, General	0	19	0	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Social Work	0	9	0	0
  Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Political Science and Government, General	0	1	0	0
  Sociology	0	1	0	0
  Theology and Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Bible/Biblical Studies	0	0	5	0
  Divinity/Ministry	0	0	0	0
  Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology	0	4	0	0
  Pastoral Studies/Counseling	0	0	8	1
  Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies	0	5	0	0
  Religious Education	0	2	8	0
  Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other	0	12	8	0
  Theology/Theological Studies	0	0	3	0
  Youth Ministry	0	17	2	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	0	1	0	0
  Music Performance, General	0	8	0	0

• Cornerstone University Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  -

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Priority application deadline

  -

  Financial aid priority deadline

  Mar 1st

  Regular application deadline

  No closing date

  Fall application deadline

  Jun 1st

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  Aug 15th

  SAT Subject score report due

  Aug 15th

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer priority application deadline

  May 1st

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  Rolling admission

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  No set date

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Deadline for housing deposit

  May 29th

• Cornerstone University Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Application Link

  www.cornerstone.edu/future_students/apply

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  -

  Enable Regional Events

  -

  Next Connect Link Url

  -

  Next Connect Link Text

  -

  Next Connect Description

  -

  Cornerstone University Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  -

  Football program

  -

  Basketball program

  Yes

  Baseball program

  -

  Cross country/track program

  Yes

  Cornerstone University Military Programs

  ROTC

  No

  Army

  No

  Navy

  No

  Air Force

  No

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