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Cleary University

Cleary College

Howell, Michigan 48843

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Small & IntimateSuburbanPrivateBusiness Focus

Known for business — close-knit campus

Cleary University is a private suburban institution in Howell, Michigan. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 774 undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

39% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,186 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,019.

Established
1883
Mascot
Clancy The Cougar
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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50%Acceptance
SAT Avg
774Students
21:1Student:Faculty
39%Grad Rate
$54,186Earnings 10yr
$21,019Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Cleary University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate49.8%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

49.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$24,842
Room & Board$12,800
Total Cost of Attendance$39,110
Average Net Price$21,019
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,486
$30–48K$18,957
$48–75K$22,141
$75–110K$23,854
$110K+$23,955

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,019

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,469

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (29)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
774
Gender Split
40% / 60%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 24%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate39.4%
Freshman Retention63.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,077
8 Years$57,677
10 Years$54,186

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,100
Men
$77,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cougars

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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