Cornerstone University(CU) is an independent evangelical Christian University located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A four year, private, not-for-profit University, Cornerstone offers both Undergraduate and graduate programs. The main objective of the university is to support men and women to excel as influencers in the world by providing students focused programs. The acceptance rate at CU is 73.4%.
Founded in 1941 as the Baptist Bible Institute, Cornerstone did not receive its accreditation until 1972. It was referred to as the Grand Rapids Baptist College for some time. The institution reformed into Cornerstone University in July 1999. David Otis Fuller served as the first President of the University from 1941 to 1944. The current President of Cornerstone is Joseph M. Stowell, III.
Notable alumni include former baseball player, Chad Curtis, Reid Ribble, a politician, and footballer, Stephen Herdsman.
Cornerstone University offers traditional as well as undergraduate programs through the Graduate and Professional Studies division. The student population at CU is 2,447. CU hosts students from over 20 countries, including China, Congo, Australia, Japan, Canada, and has branches in Kalamazoo and Lansing.
Cornerstone University Accreditation
The institution is recognized and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The university is approved by the National Council of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) by the State of Michigan.
Online Education
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CU offers 23 online programs across 7 disciplines i.e., Business Management, Psychology, Theology, Behavioral Science, Biology, Human Services, and Political Sciences.
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Online learning takes place in the context of web-based Learning Management Systems(LMS) which require basic computer skills.
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The online programs in CU are designed in a flexible and convenient way so that working students can get an education that is practical and relevant to their workplace.