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Cleary University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Howell, MI

$21,630

Avg tuition

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About Cleary University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Cleary University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Howell, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 612, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The university offers 2 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for students are $21,630.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

76% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

50% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Recommended

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-19

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 950-1170

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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751

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold

Demographics

White

59%

Unknown

24%

Black

15%

Hispanic

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Two or more races

Information not available

Non-U.S. Citizen

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

41%

Socio-economic diversity

33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

7

Total Online Enrollment

751

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

0% On-campus

100% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $21,630 $21,630
Graduate $16,088 $16,088

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,404
On-campus room and board $12,600
On-campus other expenses $1,230
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $6,600
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,250
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,250

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $36,864 $36,864
Off-campus without family $31,884 $31,884
Off-campus with family $25,284 $25,284

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

33%

State Grant Aid

47%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

33%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,966
State Grant Aid $3,357
Institution Grant Aid $14,401
Pell Grant Aid $4,053

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

$47k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Bowling
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Bowling

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.