Safety Score
1.15 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Grand Rapids, MI · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Cornerstone University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,735-student campus.
- 1.15
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,681
- Rank of 3,050
- #42
- MI rank
- 1,735
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Cornerstone University reports 1.15 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,681 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 1.15
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,681
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 2
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Cornerstone University decreased from 4 to 2 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesCornerstone University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Grand Rapids, MI, enrolling approximately 1,735 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 6 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MI, it ranks #42 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,735 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Cornerstone University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MI averaging 1.73 incidents per 1,000 students, Cornerstone University reports 33% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1681
See peer comparison
State Rank (MI)
#42
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Cornerstone University percentile rank 44.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1681 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Cornerstone University reports 33% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $23,000
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $23,000
- Avg Net Price
- $20,301
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 33%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 78%
- ACT Average
- 23
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 62%
- Retention Rate
- 78%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $42,598
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $47,314
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 72%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCornerstone University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
Cornerstone University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
MI
Cornerstone University
1.15 incidents / 1,000 students
MO
Avila University
4.62 incidents / 1,000 students
AR
Arkansas State University-Newport
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Avila University
Kansas City, MO · 1,733 enrolled
Safety Score 4.62
Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport, AR · 1,732 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Benedict College
Columbia, SC · 1,731 enrolled
Safety Score 2.31
University of the Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie, VI · 1,739 enrolled
Safety Score 0.57
College of Micronesia-FSM
Pohnpei, FM · 1,740 enrolled
Safety Score 1.15
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Cornerstone University nationally (rank #1681), regardless of size or state.
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
National Rank #1680
Corban University
Salem, OR
National Rank #1682
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
National Rank #1679
Universal Technical Institute-Auto Motorcycle & Marine Mechanics Institute Division-Orlando
Orlando, FL
National Rank #1683
College of Micronesia-FSM
Pohnpei, FM
National Rank #1678
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cornerstone University safe?
Cornerstone University has a safety score of 1.15 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,681 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Cornerstone University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Cornerstone University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MI.
Does Cornerstone University have fire safety data?
Yes. Cornerstone University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Cornerstone University's Safety Profile
Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI enrolls 1,735 students and has a safety score of 1.15 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1681 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 4 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Cornerstone University's 1.15 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Cornerstone University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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