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Cornerstone University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range990 to 1223

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.66

Acceptance Rate77.8%

At Cornerstone, the 77.8% acceptance rate means admission is a realistic goal for many prepared students, so your strategy should be to show you can thrive once there. If you submit scores, aim toward the upper half of the 990-1223 SAT range, especially if your GPA is below the 3.66 average.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Cornerstone University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Cornerstone University enrolls 1,354 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Cornerstone has a 78% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 63%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

Undergrad Enrollment1,354

Freshman Retention78%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation Rate63%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Cornerstone University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Cornerstone, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. The March 1 financial aid priority deadline should not drive your testing plan, so make sure any retake scores arrive by your admission application deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Cornerstone is a private not-for-profit, with tuition and fees of $23,000. About 70% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $11,217. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$23,000

Room and Board$11,900

Average Merit Award$11,217

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid70%

Average Aid Package$23,976

Average Debt at Grad$31,483

At Cornerstone University, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $34,900 before other expenses. About 70% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $23,976. Merit awards average $11,217, which can significantly reduce the billed price for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $31,483.