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How to Get Into Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Cornerstone University Admissions Statistics

78%
Acceptance Rate
1,298
Undergrads
62%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Cornerstone University

The bar here is clear

Cornerstone University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Cornerstone University fits.

Cornerstone University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Not required (test-optional)
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Cornerstone University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $42,043
Tuition & fees $23,000
Room & board (on campus) $12,700
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $20,301

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $20,177
$30-48k $17,674
$48-75k $17,872
$75-110k $18,489
$110k+ $23,135
33%
Students receiving Pell Grants
52%
Students taking federal loans
78%
Freshman retention rate
15:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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