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Cornerstone University

1001 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 495255897

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Financial aid office
Admissions office

(616) 949-5300 Ext.
(616) 222-1424 Ext.
(616) 222-1426 Ext.

Type of institution:	Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid:	Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered:	Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Master's degree, First-Professional degree
Carnegie classification:	Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
Number of students:	2,511 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:	$25.00

About this School

Cornerstone University is a private, independent, non-denominational Christian liberal arts college located on the east side of Grand Rapids, Michigan. It offers programs in the humanities, sciences, business, religion, education, and fine arts, and includes a seminary. All subjects are taught with the trinitarian belief in the triune God and the literal interpretation of the Bible. Students are required to abide by a strict "Lifestyle Statement" intended to reflect those beliefs. In 1977 Cornerstone University is nationally accredited by both the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and the National Association of Schools of Music.

History

Cornerstone was founded in 1941 as the Baptist Bible Institute. It was accredited in 1972 as a degree-granting college. It merged with the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music in 1993. As of 2006, Cornerstone had an enrollment of approximately 2,700. Cornerstone University has a rich heritage of equipping students with biblical truths to make an impact in the world for Christ. Founded in 1941, the Baptist Bible Institute of Grand Rapids, Michigan, (now Cornerstone University) opened as an evening school with over 200 students enrolled. Classes were held two evenings per week in the educational wing of Wealthy Street Baptist Church in Grand Rapids. Fees for regularly enrolled students were $2.00 per term! Cornerestone's first president was David Otis Fuller, who was simultaneously serving as the senior pastor of Wealthy Street Baptist Church, a boardmember for Illinois's Wheaton College, and a boardmember for ABWE. The institute continued to grow and develop into a day and evening school. Eventually, a seminary began and the Bible Institute became a 4-year Bible college and seminary. In 1964, the college and seminary moved to its current 132-acre campus, and the same year the college was received as a member of the American Association of Bible Colleges. The day before students were to arrive with their parents on this new campus, the Administration Building was still an unbelievable mess. The college president, administrators and professors went to work with buckets, mops, soap, brooms, and dust cloths, working until midnight to make sure all was ready. "That first night," recalls W. Wilbert Welch (then-president), "we fed our arriving students oven-heated Spam!" In the 1970s and early '80s, the school - then named Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary - continued to experience significant growth in enrollment, facilities and reputation. In 1972, the school was approved by the State of Michigan as a degree-granting college of arts and sciences. Accreditation was granted by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in 1977. During these years, construction on campus continued with the addition of several buildings. On September 2, 1991, Rex M. Rogers was inaugurated as our 10th president. In 1993, Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music merged with the institution. Enrollment, programs and facilities continued to expand. Today, Cornerstone University has a total enrollment of over 2,700 students. The university has programs for traditional undergraduate students; the Professional and Graduate Studies program, which offers courses across the state of Michigan; and a growing number of graduate programs including advanced theological training at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary as well as in southeast Asia. Cornerstone University Radio reaches millions of listeners daily through the outreach ministries of WCSG, WAYK, WAYG, Mission Network News and His Kids Radio.

Tuition and Fees	2007-08	2006-07	2005-06
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
In-State	$18,360	$17,080	$15,550
Out of State	$18,360	$17,080	$15,550
Books and Supplies	$1,000	$1,000	$950
On-Campus
Room and board	$6,300	$5,860	$5,460
Other Expenses	$2,440	$2,406	$2,468
Off Campus
Room and board	$6,300	$6,408	$5,728
Other Expenses	$2,440	$2,406	$2,584
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses	$2,440	$2,406	$2,584

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of Aid	Percentage of students receiving aid	Average amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship)	23%	$3,023
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship)	65%	$2,484
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship)	83%	$4,769
Loans to students	69%	$7,854

Degrees offered by this school

Associate degree Education General	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Associate degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social...

Associate degree Business Administration and Management General	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Associate degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accou...

Associate degree Bible + Biblical Studies	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Associate degree Bible + Biblical Studies: A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studie...

Bachelor degree Youth Ministry	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Youth Ministry: A program that prepares the ordained clergy and other religious professionals to provide spiritual, counseling, and leadership services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Includes instruction in child and adolescent psychology, human growth and developme...

Bachelor degree Theology and Religious Vocations Other	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Theology and Religious Vocations, Other: Any instructional program in theological studies and religious vocations not listed in the Theology and Religious Vocations, General category.

Bachelor degree Sport and Fitness Administration + Management	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Sport and Fitness Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, ...

Bachelor degree Speech Teacher Education	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Speech Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach speech and language arts programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree Social Work	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in soci...

Bachelor degree Social Studies Teacher Education	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Social Studies Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree Social Sciences General	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Social Sciences, General: A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

Bachelor degree Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree Religious Education	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Religious Education: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning ...

Bachelor degree Religion + Religious Studies	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Religion + Religious Studies: A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scrip...

Bachelor degree Psychology General	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the v...

Bachelor degree Pre-Theology + Pre-Ministerial Studies	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Pre-Theology + Pre-Ministerial Studies: A program that prepares individuals to enter a seminary or other program leading to religious ordination, or a related religious vocation.

Bachelor degree Pre-Law Studies	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Pre-Law Studies: A program that prepares individuals for the professional study of law at the post-baccalaureate level.

Bachelor degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree Philosophy Other	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Philosophy, Other: Any instructional program in Philosophy not listed in the Philosophy, General category.

Bachelor degree Pastoral Studies + Counseling	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Pastoral Studies + Counseling: A program that focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; crisis inte...

Bachelor degree Music Teacher Education	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree Music Performance General	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Music Performance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.

Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies Other	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree Missions + Missionary Studies and Missiology	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Missions + Missionary Studies and Missiology: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and so...

Bachelor degree Mathematics Teacher Education	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Mathematics Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree Marketing + Marketing Management General	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of market...

Bachelor degree Management Information Systems General	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Management Information Systems, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests....

Bachelor degree Kinesiology and Exercise Science	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Kinesiology and Exercise Science: A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development an...

Bachelor degree International Business + Trade + Commerce	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree International Business + Trade + Commerce: A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary i...

Bachelor degree International + Global Studies	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree International + Global Studies: A program that focuses on global and international issues from the perspective of the social sciences, social services, and related fields.

Bachelor degree Human Development and Family Studies General	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Human Development and Family Studies, General: A general program that focuses on basic human developmental and behavioral characteristics of the individual within the context of the family. Includes instruction in the conditions that influence human growth and development; strat...

Bachelor degree History General	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies...

Bachelor degree History Teacher Education	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree History Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach history programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree Health and Physical Education General	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Health and Physical Education, General: A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation...

Bachelor degree Environmental Biology	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Environmental Biology: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the origins, functions, relationships, interactions, and natural history of living populations, communities, species, and ecosystems in relation to dynamic environmental processes. Includes instruction in b...

Bachelor degree English Language and Literature General	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree English + Language Arts Teacher Education	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree English + Language Arts Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subj...

Bachelor degree Creative Writing	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Creative Writing: A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manus...

Bachelor degree Computer Science	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Computer Science: A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer h...

Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organ...

Bachelor degree Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: Any instructional program in business and administration not listed in the Business Administration, Management and Operations, General category.

Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management General	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accoun...

Bachelor degree Biology Teacher Education	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Biology Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach biology programs at various educational levels.

Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences General	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of bi...

Bachelor degree Bible + Biblical Studies	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Bible + Biblical Studies: A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies...

Bachelor degree Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics: A program that focuses on one or more of the extinct Semitic and/or Non-Semitic languages spoken in the ancient Near East, including those used to write historical Jewish and Christian religious texts. In...

Bachelor degree Accounting	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax account...

Master's degree Theology + Theological Studies	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Master's degree Theology + Theological Studies: A program that focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Includes instruction in systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apo...

Master's degree Theological and Ministral Studies	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Master's degree Theological and Ministral Studies: Any instructional program in theological and ministerial studies not listed above, including preparation for religious vocations in faiths other than Christianity and Judaism.

Master's degree Religious Education	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Master's degree Religious Education: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning ...

Master's degree Pastoral Studies + Counseling	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Master's degree Pastoral Studies + Counseling: A program that focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; crisis inte...

Master's degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies Other	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Master's degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Master's degree Missions + Missionary Studies and Missiology	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Master's degree Missions + Missionary Studies and Missiology: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and so...

Master's degree Education General	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Master's degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social ...

Master's degree Business Administration and Management General	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Master's degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accoun...

Master's degree Bible + Biblical Studies	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University Master's degree Bible + Biblical Studies: A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies...

First-Professional degree Divinity + Minstry (B.D., M.Div.).	Cornerstone University
General Description for: Cornerstone University First-Professional degree Divinity + Minstry (B.D., M.Div.): A program that prepares individuals for ordination as ministers or priests in any of the Christian religious traditions. Includes instruction in the theology and polity of a particular church, church law, liturgy and ritual, principle...

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