Grand Rapids, MI
Roughly 73 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 78% to 73% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,519 | 1,954 | 308 | 78% |
| 2020 | 1,964 | 1,708 | 280 | 87% |
| 2021 | 1,923 | 1,756 | 376 | 91% |
| 2022 | 1,926 | 1,575 | 290 | 82% |
| 2023 | 2,011 | 1,472 | 305 | 73% |
Fall 2023 applicants
874 of 1,118 women and 598 of 893 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Cornerstone University has an acceptance rate of 73% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,472 of 2,011 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 73 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
2,011 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 305 enrolled.
No. Cornerstone University is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has fallen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 78% to 73% — it has become more selective.