Recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of America’s Best Colleges for 2025, Cornerstone University is an innovative, regionally accredited, Christian university with an over 80-year legacy and flourishing ground campus in Western Michigan. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer over 65 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. With over 17,000 alumni living in all 50 states and 44 countries, Cornerstone graduates are making an impact all around the globe.

SOAR™ is named as an enthusiastic reflection of Cornerstone University’s Golden Eagles spirit to help students soar in all aspects of career and life. As an accredited, 100% mobile-delivered degree, SOAR™ allows learners to complete a respected Cornerstone University Bachelor of Science in strategic business management entirely from their smartphones. Cornerstone’s program offers the ultimate in mobility, flexibility and convenience aspects of learning anytime, anywhere.

Learners access all textbooks and resources preloaded onto the SOAR™ app, with every essential component for earning a degree provided. The program includes pre-selected courses and materials in a highly engaging format, ensuring a seamless learning experience.

SOAR™ is a self-paced program that allows students to progress through the material at their own speed, one course at a time. With no weekly start or end dates for assignments, students can choose to move quickly or complete a minimum of 9 credits per term, making it adaptable to a variety of learning styles.

Yes, students earn an accredited bachelor’s degree from Cornerstone University. The university and its business programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

SOAR™ courses are developed by Cornerstone University faculty who are academic and industry experts in their fields. Each course builds on an existing Cornerstone University curriculum, ensuring academic rigor while being adapted for SOAR’s fully mobile format. Course content is refined and enhanced to align with SOAR’s innovative structure, maintaining high-quality learning in a flexible, accessible format.

We will have start dates twice a month. Students should begin the process by applying for admission, filling out the FAFSA, and requesting transcripts if applicable. Enrollment counselors can help students at every step.

Tuition is $2,400 per 4-month term (before grants or scholarships), which is less than half the national average cost of an online degree from a private college. With our subscription-based format, students can complete as many courses as they like, paying the same flat-rate tuition each term — there’s no overwhelming debt.

Students can transfer up to 90 credits, or 75% of the degree requirements, including up to 30 of the 40 required courses. Enrollment counselors can assist in evaluating which courses are eligible for transfer.

Financial aid is available to SOAR™ students. To apply, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list Cornerstone University (002266).

Cornerstone’s experienced faculty and advisors understand that busy students need support. Our team walks with students throughout the program, and once enrolled, each student will be assigned a professional student success coach for the duration of their educational journey.

Faculty offer timely feedback to keep students on track, working closely with academic success coaches to monitor progress, address challenges, and provide counsel when needed. This collaborative approach ensures students receive the guidance and resources necessary to succeed in SOAR’s flexible, self-paced learning environment.