Redefining Private Christian Higher Education

Many students rule out private education before they ever compare options. Cornerstone is challenging that assumption with affordable pathways designed for students and families seeking value without compromising quality, career outcomes or Christ-centered education.

• Up to 35% lower tuition across select pathways
• Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
• Flexible online and smartphone app-based learning options
• 100% of first-time traditional undergraduate freshmen receive financial aid.*
• Career-focused degrees designed for long-term value
• One of the most affordable private Christian colleges in the nation
• Often comparable to regional public universities

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*Based on data for the fall 2025 freshman class.

Millions of adults started college but never finished — not because they lacked ability, but because life, work and responsibilities took priority. You already invested time and made progress. Cornerstone created an online learning experience specifically designed for working professionals, helping you continue the momentum you’ve already earned rather than start over.

• Bring up to 75% of previous college credits forward
• Save time and reduce costs
• Immersive on-campus, flexible online and smartphone app-based learning options
• Learn within a Christ-centered community that encourages and supports you throughout your journey

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Cornerstone University designed our most radically affordable and radically flexible business degree options for individuals who found traditional and online college too expensive and too structured to fit real life responsibilities. SOAR™ programs cost 50% less than online degrees and can be completed from your smartphone—an innovative, accredited option for high school graduates and working professionals who want a streamlined degree path to essential business skills.

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Education should prepare you for more than your next step. Industries change. Technology changes. Workforce demands change. The Cornerstone Advantage integrates Christ-centered formation, moral goodness, practical experience and leadership development to prepare graduates with adaptable skills, employer-valued strengths and marketplace intelligence for meaningful work and radically bold influence in a changing world.

Moral Goodness | Academic Expertise | Experiential Learning | Leadership Learning | Talent Acceleration

Yes. Through tuition resets, tuition freezes, financial aid opportunities and innovative learning pathways, Cornerstone University is one of the most affordable private Christian universities in the nation. Depending on the program, tuition is up to 35% lower, with costs often comparable to public universities in the Grand Rapids region.

For many students, yes. Published tuition rarely reflects what students actually pay. Financial aid, scholarships and affordable pathways can significantly reduce costs. At Cornerstone University, tuition resets, tuition freezes and innovative learning options have helped make a private education more affordable than many students and families expect.

If you’ve earned college credits in the past, Cornerstone University can help you continue where you left off. Depending on the program, students may transfer up to 75% of eligible credits, making it possible to save time, reduce costs and move closer to completing their educational goals.

Cornerstone University offers on-campus, online, graduate, seminary and SOAR™ smartphone-based degree pathways across business, psychology, counseling, education, ministry, technology, health sciences and more. Students can choose learning options that fit their goals, schedule and stage of life.

Yes. Cornerstone University is a private Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan, committed to integrating a Christ-centered worldview throughout academics, student life and professional preparation. Through The Cornerstone Advantage™, students are equipped for meaningful work, faithful service and boldly influential lives.

Yes. Cornerstone University offers traditional undergraduate degree programs on its residential campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Students can choose from more than 65 academic programs while benefiting from small class sizes, campus housing, student organizations, athletics, internships, chapel, and a Christ-centered community. In addition to its on-campus programs, Cornerstone offers online undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and mobile-learning degree options.

Cornerstone offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs across business, psychology, counseling, education, ministry and more. Flexible online options help students advance their education while balancing work, family and other responsibilities.

SOAR™ is Cornerstone University’s innovative smartphone-delivered learning experience designed for adults seeking greater flexibility. As the nation’s first smartphone-based degree platform, SOAR allows students to download courses on demand through the mobile app and engage with learning through videos, podcasts, e-books and other interactive content.

Cornerstone offers graduate programs for professionals seeking career advancement in business, counseling, psychology, leadership, education and ministry. Cornerstone Theological Seminary also offers graduate ministry degrees, generous scholarship opportunities and flexible online learning options.

Cornerstone University combines Christ-centered education, marketplace readiness, practical experiences and leadership development designed to prepare graduates for meaningful work and boldly influential lives. Through on-campus, online and SOAR™ smartphone-based learning options, Cornerstone is creating innovative pathways that make a respected private education more affordable, flexible and accessible.