Cornerstone University Acceptance Rate
Grand Rapids, Michigan · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,011
- Admitted
- 1,472
- Yield
- 20.7%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Cornerstone University's acceptance rate has risen from 68.8% in 2014–15 to 73.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,394 to 2,011 (-16%) over that period.
Its 73.2% rate makes Cornerstone University more selective than about 56% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 55%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (78.2% for women vs 67% for men, a 11.2-point gap). Cornerstone University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 20.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,394 | 1,648 | 68.8% | 304 |
| 2015–16 | 2,620 | 1,912 | 73% | 337 |
| 2016–17 | 2,895 | 1,837 | 63.5% | 280 |
| 2017–18 | 2,737 | 1,844 | 67.4% | 288 |
| 2018–19 | 2,732 | 2,005 | 73.4% | 329 |
| 2019–20 | 2,519 | 1,954 | 77.6% | 308 |
| 2020–21 | 1,964 | 1,708 | 87% | 280 |
| 2021–22 | 1,923 | 1,756 | 91.3% | 376 |
| 2022–23 | 1,926 | 1,575 | 81.8% | 290 |
| 2023–24 | 2,011 | 1,472 | 73.2% | 305 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,118 | 874 | 78.2% |
| Men | 893 | 598 | 67% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Cornerstone University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Cornerstone University's acceptance rate?
Cornerstone University's acceptance rate is 73.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,472 admitted of 2,011 applicants).
Is Cornerstone University test optional?
Cornerstone University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Cornerstone University?
Cornerstone University received 2,011 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,472.
Is Cornerstone University getting harder to get into?
Cornerstone University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 68.8% in 2014–15 to 73.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.cornerstone.edu/.