Accreditation

Accreditation provides assurance that a university is committed to the continuous improvement of its academic programs. Each designation shows that the college meets national standards and is held accountable for achieving its educational goals.

Cornerstone University—including Cornerstone Theological Seminary and Asia Biblical Theological Seminary—are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC approved Cornerstone for accreditation on April 13, 1977.

In addition, the University currently holds memberships with the following organizations:

• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (2023)
• Council on Social Work Education (since 2004)
• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) (since 2019)
• Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) (since 2025)
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (since 2021)
• Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
• Council of Independent Colleges
• International Academic Credential Evaluators, Inc (IACE)
• International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE)
• National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
• Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities
• Michigan Department of Education
• West Michigan President’s Compact Committee