A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cornerstone University are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
78%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 8% more female students than male students enrolled at Cornerstone University with a gender ratio of 9% women to 8% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cornerstone University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8%
|
| Women |
9%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
140
|
| Women |
151
|
Cornerstone University serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
14%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
27% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 33.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 22.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170037 IPEDS survey data for Cornerstone University.
Last updated February 24, 2025