Cornerstone University Graduate Schools

Cornerstone University (referred to as Cornerstone) is a Private, 4 years school located in Grand Rapids, MI. Cornerstone University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Cornerstone University is $14,960 in average. The school has 423 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,930 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Cornerstone University (referred to as Cornerstone) is a Private, 4 years school located in Grand Rapids, MI. Cornerstone University is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1977 - Current).
Cornerstone Directory Information
School NameCornerstone University (Cornerstone)
Address1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-5897
Phone616-949-5300
Webhttps://www.cornerstone.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.cornerstone.edu/undergraduate/apply
Financial Infohttps://www.cornerstone.edu/undergraduate/costs-aid/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Cornerstone University is $14,960 in average. The school has 423 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,930 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 72 graduate programs through Master's and Doctorate (Research). Among them, 3 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$14,960
Student Population423
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs72 graduate programs
(3 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Cornerstone University is $14,960 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $590.
Cornerstone University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Cornerstone University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)3 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Cornerstone University is $14,960. The graduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$13,200$790
2019-2020$13,680$790
2020-2021$13,920$790
2021-2022$14,160$800
2022-2023$14,160$800
The graduate school tuition & fees of Cornerstone is relatively inexpensive compared to private graduate schools in Michigan. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Michigan graduate tuition is $26,597 (public) / $19,159 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Cornerstone University$14,960
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Michigan Graduate Schools$18,234$21,147
Public$17,325$26,597
Private$19,159
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $590 at Cornerstone University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$550
2019-2020$570
2020-2021$580
2021-2022$590
2022-2023$590

Graduate Programs at Cornerstone

Cornerstone University offers 19 graduate programs for Master's and Doctorate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 176 students have completed their study at Cornerstone University.
Offered Degrees at Cornerstone University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree182169
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship117
Total193176
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Cornerstone University by award level.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Counseling Psychology program with 35 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Educational Leadership and Administration program with 7 completers.
Cornerstone University offers 19 programs through Master's and Doctorate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 176 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 169 students have earned/completed Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (2 completers) 23 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction2-
Educational Leadership and Administration11-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor10-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 6 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)6-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 2 completers-
Religion/Religious Studies2-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 47 completers-
Bible/Biblical Studies7-
Religious Education5-
Divinity/Ministry4-
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)20-
Pastoral Studies/Counseling4-
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (other)7-
Psychology [+] 27 completers-
Counseling Psychology27-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 11 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management11-
Business [+] 53 completers-
Business Administration and Management2$59,500
Project Management23-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)7-
Finance14-
International Business/Trade/Commerce7-
Total169
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 7 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration7-
Total7

Graduate Student Population at Cornerstone

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 423 students enrolled into Cornerstone University graduate schools where it has total 1,930 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 39 full-time and 384 part-time graduate students. By gender, 193 male and 230 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total423193230
Full-time391623
Part-tme384177207
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 276 White (65.25%), 84 Black/African American (19.86%), 19 Hispanic (4.49%), 5 Asian (1.18%), and 39 students with other races. 13 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total423193230
American Indian/Native American202
Asian532
Black/African American843648
Hispanic19712
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander13130
White276126150
Two More1138
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien1358
Cornerstone University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 205 graduate students (48.46% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 57 graduate students (13.48% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total423
Enrolled Online Exclusively205
Enrolled Some Online Courses57
Not in Online Courses161
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Cornerstone University. 46 students are aged 20 to 24 (10.87% of total students), 82 students are aged above 50 (19.39%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Cornerstone University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total423193230
Age 20-21330
Age 22-24431825
Age 25-291014853
Age 30-34663927
Age 35-39381820
Age 40-49903456
Age 50-64753144
Over 64725

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