Cornerstone University Reviews

"Cornerstone used to have great professors, but recently they fired or forced all of them to leave. They don't care about the arts at all and completely deleted pretty much the entire humanities department. Their beliefs are questionable at best, they don't practice what they preach and frequently have questionable speakers at the FORCED chapels. The president is referred to as a dictator by the student body but his friends run the board so he'll be there until Cornerstone is burnt to the ground. I miss when this university actually cared and tried, I miss my professors who were fired without notice over summer break, I miss not having to worry about every decision the school forces on the students. We used to mock Calvin but at this point its 100% better.Read Less"

"The few instructors that had a positive impact on my collegiate experience have all either left or been fired at this point. Cornerstone University provided a microcosm of toxicity that allowed me to deeply analyze many of my deeply rooted problematic beliefs. In the end, the friends I made at CU and myself have found success in our careers and lives in spite of cornerstone, not because of it. If you want to learn how to weaponize faith and spit in the face of Christianity, while getting a worse education than you could down the street at GRCC for 10x the cost, CU is the place for you.Read Less"

"Cornerstone has good professors and some good course programs but everything else about this university is not worth it, especially if you are a commuter. The events I went to on campus, including sporting events, were not well attended, showing the lack of school spirit. At the start of the semester, the chapel services are full with students getting their chapel credit, once most people have the required amount, the service attendance significantly decreases. You would think at a Christian university the students would love the opportunity to worship God, but most do not go beyond the requirement. As a commuter, things are rough. Even scholarships you cannot receive if you do not live on campus which is annoying. Just because commuters do not have the added amount of room and board does not mean that they need less financial help. Starting the semester, commuters were promised commuter lunches and events. There was only 2 that were announced and they were at an inconvenient time when many people had class. In the survey, I was able to give feedback but so far nothing has changed. There is a clear distinction between athletes and non-athletes, and these 2 groups do not mix together. Speaking of mixing together, there is little to no diversity. This is shown in the classroom and in the dining hall. The food (specifically meat) is terrible and majority of the time lacks flavor. You would think that for the price they charge for tuition, room and board, they would be able to afford some better dining. Almost every meal I eat is dry and I can't finish it. In class, I am the only student of color in many of my classes. The majority of the little diversity at cornerstone comes from the international students and there is a clear separation between the white students and international students or students of another race. Overall if you are used to a small, sheltered, not diverse, Christian, upper middle class circle, this is a good school for you, otherwise don't waste your time, not worth giving them your money.Read Less"

"Professors don’t email you back, there’s no direction or instruction. The academic advisors are aggressive and non responsive. They only care about making money and not actually teaching or being good Christian’s. This school and this program have gone way down hill."

"The teachers seem more interested in evangelizing than they do making sure that you're ready for your future career. The program would be wonderful for someone who wanted to be a missionary I would assume, but for the majority of people who come to this program wanting to be teachers this isn't the best program for you. Every single class has Christianity shoved into it, weather it belongs there or not. From the first class I brought up my concerns and was told that not every class would be so focused on Christianity. It doesn't seem that way. Some of the teachers are also extremely critical and don't offer any kind of help other than telling you to look at what your classmates are doing. The class sizes are small, but students are easily overlooked unless they post in the "prayer and praise" forums that every single class has. Some professors make it mandatory to work in partners and groups. There was an incident in one of my classes where a student dropped the class and the other student they were partnered with was left to fail and was told to figure out what to do on their own. Yes, you might learn some things in this program but that's at the risk of having to deal with Christianity in places that it doesn't need to be. I am by no means against religion, I come from a very religious family, but I feel that it's much more important to teach your students the things they need to know in a way that would be "public school safe" since most students are or will be public school teachers. Making students talk about what they think about religion and making students use Bible verses in their writing isn't helping anyone learn what they need to learnRead Less"

"It was a good program for a busy adult. It also included international perspective which I did not see in similar programs."

"Cornerstone University is a great school that focuses not just on academic excellence but also on the character that each student builds. It's a wonderful place with intentional community. It is also a college that does it's best to help it's students financially!"

"Cornerstone is a great school. I have been able to use my degree in a number of ways throughout my career. I was out of work for a number of years (by choice - stay at home dad) and was able to get back into the work force quickly due to the degree I earned at Cornerstone."

"Cornerstone had a great community feel. I made lifetime friends while attending there, but the direction from my advisor was lacking. I spent most of my college years with little direction from him and squandered a lot of credit hours."

"Please choose another college....classes were weak and there is a 'do not fail' policy at the university. The hypocrisy is bad....especially with it being a Christian-based school. Promise were broken & their no. 1 goal is money. 25% of their students do not belong in college....let alone giving 'honor' graduate status to students who didn't deserve it....let alone being allowed in college."

"Cornerstone's Graduate Program has typically great faculty members who are interested in helping you succeed. There is not too much diversity on campus with beliefs because it is a Christian college, but they are not intolerant to outside opinions or ideologies. It is friendly to those who work two jobs like myself; and, it is friendly to those with a family or extremely busy schedules. Overall, it is a great program and they try to work with you and assist you in any way they are able."

"Cornerstone may seem like a lot of money, and while I agree, it is worth every penny. I had a great experience and learned so much relevant to my career and life. I would recommend Cornerstone to any person who is interested in learning with a Christian worldview and growing personally and spiritually"

"The masters program at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (part of Cornerstone University) has a small community feeling. There are small class sizes and professors who take a personal interest in their students. The classes are challenging but also individualized to the students' interests. There are multiple choices for cognates and specialties to fit each students' vocational interests. The school has recently increased diversity. I really appreciate the diverse perspectives. They have a special urban cohort program. One con is that there is only one campus (there used to be more options.) The lobby area is very cozy for students to socialize and do homework. There is also a quiet study area upstairs. There are computers for students, free printer access and free copy access. The student senate also puts on multiple social events, including dessert nights at professors' houses and pizza dinners before night classes. The support staff are very friendly and helpful. I am thankful for the opportunity to study at a hospitable school.Read Less"

"this is a hybrid program, that allows us to be all over the world. BUT for those of us that are stuck in the US, this program gives us an opportunity to study and work overseas. This is a wonderful program with good instructors."