- Acceptance rate: 78% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $23,147 a year (2022–23)
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Cornerstone University reported an acceptance rate of 78% for fall 2024.
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Cornerstone University GPA requirements
Cornerstone University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Cornerstone University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Cornerstone University acceptance rate
Cornerstone University admitted 1,564 of 2,011 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Cornerstone University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with 1,354 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Cornerstone University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Cornerstone University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Cornerstone University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,147 a year at Cornerstone University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cornerstone University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Cornerstone University admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Cornerstone University?
Cornerstone University's acceptance rate was 78% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,564 of 2,011 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Cornerstone University?
A lot: Cornerstone University requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers recommendations if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Cornerstone University?
Cornerstone University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Cornerstone University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Cornerstone University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Cornerstone University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Do I have a chance at Cornerstone University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Cornerstone University admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Cornerstone University?
Yes. Cornerstone University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Cornerstone University look at legacy status?
No. Cornerstone University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Cornerstone University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,147 a year at Cornerstone University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Cornerstone University accept AP credit?
Yes. Cornerstone University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Cornerstone University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Cornerstone UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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