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Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI

1001 E. Beltline NE

Grand Rapids, MI 59525

Phone: 800-787-9778

Fax: 616-222-1418

E-mail:

Web site: www.cornerstone.edu

About:

The university is located less than five miles northeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan’s second largest metropolitan area, on 119 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, including a 9-acre pond encircled by a walking path. Cornerstone is a private, non-denominational institution of Christian higher education.

Undergraduate Stats

  • Total enrollment: 1,857
  • 92% full-time, 8% part-time
  • 39% male, 61% female
  • 15% African American, 1% Asian American, 80% Caucasian, 3% Hispanic American, 1% Native American
  • 13% out-of-state, 87% in-state; 30% transfer students, 1% international
  • 56% live on campus
  • Freshman (second-year) retention rate: 65%

INCOMING FRESHMEN

  • 1242 students applied; 935 were accepted
  • Acceptance rate: 75%

Faculty

  • 16:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 62 full-time faculty (60% are PhDs)

Student Organizations

  • More than 30 recognized by Student Government
  • Greek life: Not offered

Most Popular Campus Activities

  • Small groups, Drama and Worship teams, athletics, music ensambles, Student Government

Majors

  • More then 46 undergraduate and 12 graduate programs
  • Most popular majors: Youth ministries, Business, Communication Arts, Education
  • Degrees Available: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's
  • Special Academic Programs: Honors program, internships

Academic Calendar

  • Fall, Spring semesters

Housing

  • 6 residence halls: 4 co-ed by floor, 2 single-sex; one apartment complex (first preference to married seminary students)

Libraries

  • 1 library, 109,376 bound volumes, 1,073 periodicals, 287,358 microforms, 19,702 audiovisuals
  • Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; weekends

Wireless Access

  • Most public areas on campus have wireless connectivity. Each student receives a laptop to keep included in the cost of tuition.

Tuition/Costs (Per Year)

  • In-state and out-of-state, full-time: $20,520 per year
  • Required fees: Included
  • Room and board: $6,510
  • Books and supplies: Approx $500

Financial Aid

  • Forms needed: FAFSA
  • Types of aid available: Federal, state and institutional loans, scholarships
  • 97% receive financial aid
  • Average need-based financial aid package: $16,900 per year
  • Call or visit www.CUin3D.com for more information

Admissions

  • Deferred admission: No
  • Early decision: No
  • Average high school GPA: 3.4
  • Average SAT score: 1520
  • Average ACT score: 23
  • Application fee: $25.00
  • Documents required: High school transcript, essays, Christian leader recommendation, ACT or SAT scores
  • Materials needed for transfer students: Same, plus college transcript

Note: Last updated Fall 2009

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