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Cleary University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 190
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 76%
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 51%

Located in Howell, Michigan, Cleary University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that Cleary University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Cleary University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Cleary University is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Michigan is 15-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The retention rate of students at Cleary University is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Cleary University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,230

Cost of attendance at Cleary University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,230

Cost of attendance at Cleary University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Cleary University received on average $17,256 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$17,256
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 39 33% $3,589 $139,978
Other Federal Grant 39 33% $3,966 $154,688
State Grant/Scholarships 56 47% $3,357 $187,987
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 120 100% $14,401 $1,728,074
Total Grant & Scholarships 120 100% $17,256 $2,070,749

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cleary University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cleary University students is 51.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 82.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.3%.

51.0%

  • white 57.9% 22 students
  • unknown 66.7% 4 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Cleary University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cleary University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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