Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1,298 undergraduates. Admits 78% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($23,627) equals 45% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($52,119).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 78% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $45,968 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $52,119 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,627 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
53 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 33 | $83,373 | $87,505 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 22 | $53,517 | $64,490 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 20 | — | $57,283 | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 5 | — | $45,382 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 10 | — | — | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 12 | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 1 | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 10 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 7 | — | — | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Human Services, General | 11 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 12 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 4 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Cornerstone University cost per year?
- The average net price at Cornerstone University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $18,028 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Cornerstone University graduates earn?
- Former Cornerstone University students earn a median of $52,119 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Cornerstone University?
- 62% of Cornerstone University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Cornerstone University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Cornerstone University is $23,627. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
