Bachelor in Speech Communication and Rhetoric (Bachelor's)

At Cornerstone University, tuition is 28,300 USD per year.

Students study human communication scientifically, humanistically, and critically across many formats, media, and contexts. They learn interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication, plus speaking, listening, and verbal and nonverbal interaction.

The field also covers rhetorical theory and criticism, performance studies, argumentation, persuasion, technologically mediated communication, and popular culture. These ideas are applied in communication settings across many contexts.

For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 73% of applicants.

Cornerstone University brings students together through campus life, online learning, and conversations about the ideas shaping communities, the nation, and the future. Its Wisdom Conversations series invites students to examine enduring questions through a Christ-first perspective. The university also sets goals for students to develop professional ethics, communication skills, relational intelligence, networking presence, and a mature relationship with Jesus Christ.

Academic options cover Business & Innovation; Health, Science & Technology; Education & Human Services; Ministry, Media & the Arts; and Theological Seminary study. Programs include associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with courses taught by faculty experts and committed Christians. Cornerstone connects academic preparation with professional and ministry readiness, while integrating a Christian worldview into education.

The university operates on campus in Grand Rapids and offers degrees online to students across the United States. International students should understand that Christian faith is central to the institution’s identity and academic approach. Campus students can take part in student life and events such as Wisdom Conversations, while online information sessions provide a route for students considering remote degree study. In 2026, Cornerstone marked its 85th anniversary, continuing its focus on preparing graduates to influence society and the workforce through their chosen fields.