Cornerstone University

www.cornerstone.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,000

22.3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$21,335

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

77.8%

2,011 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,695

70% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

62.7%

151 Graduates

About

Cornerstone University is a higher education institution located in Kent County, MI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Cornerstone University were General Business Administration & Management (39 degrees awarded), General Psychology (28 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (22 degrees).

In 2024, 477 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cornerstone University. 59.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (341 degrees), 5.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cornerstone University is $22,000, which is $−2,000 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Cornerstone University is $22,000, which is $2,000 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,335.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Cornerstone University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,000

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cornerstone University was $22,000. The cost of tuition at Cornerstone University is $−2,000 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Cornerstone University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,335

2024 Value

7.83%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Cornerstone University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,335. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Cornerstone University grew by 7.83%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cornerstone University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,550

Room and Board

$840

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cornerstone University was of $10,550 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.285% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $840. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Cornerstone University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Cornerstone University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cornerstone University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Cornerstone University received 2,011 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0% annual growth. Out of those 2,011 applicants, 1,564 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,695 students enrolled at Cornerstone University in 2024. 69% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Cornerstone University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,564

Accepted Out of 2,011

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Cornerstone University was 77.8% (1,564 admissions from 2,011 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 73.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants remained the same, while admissions grew by 6.25%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Cornerstone University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

69%

Submission Percentage (2021)

258

Scores Submitted (2021)

69% of enrolled first-time students at Cornerstone University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Cornerstone University had a total enrollment of 1,695 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Cornerstone University is 1,186 students and the part-time enrollment is 509. This means that 70% of students enrolled at Cornerstone University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cornerstone University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.3% White, 9.14% Black or African American, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.18% Two or More Races, 2.01% Asian, 0.413% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.177% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Cornerstone University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.6%), followed by White Male (29.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.7%), followed by White Male (23.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cornerstone University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,695 students. The full-time enrollment at Cornerstone University is 1,186 and the part-time enrollment is 509. This means that 70% of students enrolled at Cornerstone University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Cornerstone University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Cornerstone University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Cornerstone University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Cornerstone University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,140 enrolled students
Black or African American
155 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
117 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cornerstone University is 67.3% White, 9.14% Black or African American, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.18% Two or More Races, 2.01% Asian, 0.413% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.177% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 135 students (7.96%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 89 more women than men received degrees from Cornerstone University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cornerstone University is white (341 degrees awarded). There were 5.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Cornerstone University is General Business Administration & Management (39 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (28 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (22 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cornerstone University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (58 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cornerstone University are Social workers, all other (243,060 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (178,719 people), Other managers (171,115 people), Clergy (121,550 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (100,850 people).

The most specialized majors at Cornerstone University in 2024 are Theology (58 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees), Psychology (72 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cornerstone University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Cornerstone University are Theology (58 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (27 degrees), Psychology (72 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cornerstone University are Elementary & secondary schools (567,167 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (318,290 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (281,607 people), Outpatient care centers (268,891 people), and Individual & family services (234,280 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Cornerstone University.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
12 degrees awarded
General Human Services
11 degrees awarded
General Studies
7 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Cornerstone University was General Business Administration & Management with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Cornerstone University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

194

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

283

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 194 degrees were awarded to men at Cornerstone University, which is 0.686 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (283).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Cornerstone University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Cornerstone University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.5 times less than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Cornerstone University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 52% of students graduating from Cornerstone University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
341 degrees awarded
Black or African American
63 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cornerstone University is white (341 degrees awarded). There were 5.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

0.629% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
358 degrees awarded
White Female
343 degrees awarded
White Female
331 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cornerstone University is white female (358 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (343 degrees).

Operations

Cornerstone University has an endowment valued at nearly $17M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.19M (12.9%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Cornerstone University had a total salary expenditure of 39.3M. Cornerstone University employs 21 Assistant professors, 12 Professors and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at Cornerstone University are Male Professor (11), Male Assistant professor (11), and Female Assistant professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cornerstone University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 46 employees, Management, with 37 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees.

Endowment

$17M

2024 Endowment

3.05%

growth from 2023

Cornerstone University has an endowment valued at about $17M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Cornerstone University grew 3.05% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $28.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Cornerstone University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.1M

2024 Salaries

10.9%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Cornerstone University paid a median of $18.1M in salaries, which represents 46.1% of their overall expenditure ($39.3M) and a 10.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.615% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.772% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.78M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Cornerstone University paid a total of $2.78M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 15.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cornerstone University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees, Management with 37 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees.

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