Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, Michigan · Private
Cornerstone University admitted 73% of 2,011 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 66% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Cornerstone University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Cornerstone University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $44,470 a year. After grants, students paid $23,147 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Cornerstone University’s acceptance rate?
Cornerstone University admitted 73% of applicants: 1,472 of 2,011 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Cornerstone University’s application deadline?
Cornerstone University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
How much is Cornerstone University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Cornerstone University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Cornerstone University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one faith statement, 200–250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
Can you use AI on Cornerstone University’s essays?
Cornerstone says essays may be screened for AI and that using generative AI in an admissions essay can lead to denial.
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