Cornerstone University
Cornerstone University's campus is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As an evangelical Christian university, Cornerstone maintains a faith-based atmosphere for its students. Students are expected to adhere to a Lifestyle Statement reflecting specific religious values. The university also operates Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and an evangelical broadcast ministry, Mission Network News.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Cornerstone University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 30% of students receive Pell Grants; 55% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $21,132, roughly 27% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $17,129 | $68,516 |
| $30K – $48K | $18,158 | $72,632 |
| $48K – $75K | $21,507 | $86,028 |
| $75K – $110K | $23,345 | $93,380 |
| $110K+ | $25,522 | $102,088 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $29,100 | $116,400 |
Programs at Cornerstone University
8 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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59
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$53,327/yr | High | 4.0x |
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54
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$45,753/yr | High | 2.9x |
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49
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$42,515/yr | High | 3.1x |
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45
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$42,627/yr | Very High | 2.7x |
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33
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$40,873/yr | Moderate | 2.5x |
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29
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$34,505/yr | High | 2.1x |
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26
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$30,615/yr | High | 1.6x |
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26
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$27,327/yr | Moderate | 2.8x |