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CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY

Cornerstone University
1001 E. Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Official telephone: (616) 949-5300
Fax number: (616) 222-1540

Website: www.cornerstone.edu


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Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 773 men, 1,208 women, 1,981 total
Full-time undergraduates: 601 men, 942 women, 1,543 total
Part-time undergraduates: 172 men, 266 women, 438 total
Total graduate students: 198 men, 257 women, 455 total
Full-time graduate students: 95 men, 145 women, 240 total
Part-time graduate students: 103 men, 112 women, 215 total
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 20%
First-year student breakdown:
1.7% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.7% Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1% Hispanic
91.0% White (non-Hispanic)
2.3% total international (nonresident aliens)
Undergraduate breakdown:
14.6% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.0% Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1% Hispanic
79.8% White (non-Hispanic)
1.1% total international (nonresident aliens)
0.1% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 119 acres
City or town school is located in: Grand Rapids
Population of city/town: 200,000
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Troy, Kalamazoo, Detroit, Holland
Nearest major city: Grand Rapids
Distance of nearest major city: 5 miles
Population of nearest major city: 200,000
Online campus map: www.cornerstone.edu

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • women's dorms (57%)
  • men's dorms (37%)
  • single-student apartments (1%)
  • married-student apartments (4%)
  • other housing including Housing for students in the (1%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 88%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 57%
Percent of students who live off campus: 43%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 40%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: yes
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 1200
Other computer facilities/services: Laptop computer provided to each undergraduate student.
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Center for antiquities. Historical records.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Center for leadership studies.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, special transportation, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 100%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station
School newspaper(s): Campus Herald
Number of honor societies: 2
Total number of registered organizations: 8
Campus-based religious organizations:
seven.thirty.seven, Students for Life, Christian Freedom International
Minority student organizations:
Student Multicultural Organization, Socially Aware Students (SAS), International Justice Mission (IJM)
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Service Learning, Amnesty International, English Society, Kappa Theta Gamma, Students for Environmental Stewardship, Politically Aware Students (PAS),

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: David Grube,
Athletic Director
Director of women's athletics: Robert Fortosis
School colors: Gold & Navy
School mascot: Golden Eagles
Athletic conference memberships: Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (NAIA)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's basketballyes 
Men's cross-countryyes 
Men's golfyes 
Men's socceryes 
Men's track and field (indoor)yes 
Men's track and field (outdoor)yes 
Women's basketballyes 
Women's cross-countryyes 
Women's socceryes 
Women's softballyes 
Women's track and field (indoor)yes 
Women's track and field (outdoor)yes 
Women's volleyballyes 

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 16%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 25%
Athletic facilities:
Bernice Hansen Athletic Center (Mol Arena, Fitness Center, Field House)
Softball Field
Soccer Field
Intramural/Recreational sports:
Softball, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Grand Rapids (10 miles)
Nearest other airport: Detroit (150 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Grand Rapids (5 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Grand Rapids (5 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 25%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: excellent
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 20% immediately, 25% within one year of graduation, 40% within 10 years of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Andrews University (MI);Aquinas College (MI);Baylor University (TX);Bowling Green State University (OH);Butler University (IN);Calvin College (MI);Central Michigan University (MI);Cornerstone University (MI);Eastern Michigan University (MI);Grand Valley State University (MI);Kent State University (OH);Michigan Technological University (MI);Ohio State University--Columbus (OH);Pennsylvania State University--University Park (PA);Purdue University--West Lafayette (IN);San Diego State University (CA);Western Michigan University (MI)
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 50% within six months of graduation, 60% within one year of graduation, 60% within two years of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Steelcase, Inc., Quicken Loans, , Gordon Food Service, Spectrum Health, United Parcel Service, Chick-Fil-A, United Bank of Michigan, Autocam Corporation, Baker Book House, Eli Lilly and Co.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Steve Hawks - Vice-President Fifth-Third Bank Daniel Wielhouwer - Businessman



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