Cleary University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Cleary University is a private research university in Howell, Michigan, enrolling about 738 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 67.54% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,186 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $26,102
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,143 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 67.54% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 738 73.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.46%
- Carnegie Classification: Tribal Colleges and Universities
- First-Generation Students: 42.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 4.4%
- Average ACT Score: 19
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,103
- Applicants (IPEDS): 593
- Room & Board: $12,900 annual estimate
Cleary University: what the data shows
Common questions about Cleary University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cleary University?
Cleary University is located in Howell, MI (ZIP 48843).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Cleary University public or private?
Cleary University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Cleary University cost?
Published tuition: $26,102.
Average net price after aid: $22,143.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,046 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,917 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,328 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,797 |
| $110,001+ | $27,372 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $104,408.
How hard is it to get into Cleary University?
Admission rate: 67.54%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 19.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Cleary University?
Total enrollment: 738 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,103 students.
Graduate enrollment: 235 students.
About 73% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cleary University?
150%-time completion rate: 41.46%.
First-year retention: 65.8%.
What do graduates of Cleary University earn?
Median earnings: $55,077 six years after entry; $54,186 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,500.
29.88% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cleary University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (439 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (181 completions)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General (17 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (11 completions)
- Accounting and Finance (1 completions)
- Financial Planning and Services (1 completions)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General (1 completions)
- Management Science (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cleary University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 67.54%; completion rate 41.46%; median earnings $54,186 at 10 years; net price $22,143. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$26,102
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cleary University was $26,102.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,143
2024 Value
In 2024 Cleary University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,143.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$88,572 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,143 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$104,408 4-Year Tuition
$12,900 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$41,002 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$164,008 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Cleary University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Cleary University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Cleary University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $18,720 | $18,720 | $11,516 |
| 2014 | $19,200 | $19,200 | $8,705 |
| 2015 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $10,182 |
| 2016 | $17,600 | $17,600 | $12,246 |
| 2017 | $19,700 | $19,700 | $20,015 |
| 2018 | $20,550 | $20,550 | $18,299 |
| 2019 | $20,550 | $20,550 | $16,029 |
| 2020 | $22,230 | $22,230 | $18,457 |
| 2021 | $22,230 | $22,230 | $19,284 |
| 2022 | $23,629 | $23,629 | $19,316 |
| 2023 | $24,842 | $24,842 | $21,019 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
67.54% Acceptance Rate
593 Total Applicants
295 Students Admitted
91 First-Time Students Enrolled
30.85% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 19
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Cleary University reported total enrollment of about 738 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 61% male and 39% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (58.3%), Black or African American (23.6%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (6.5%). About 29.88% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
73.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cleary University in 2024 is 738 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,103 students. Graduate enrollment is about 235 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 58.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.62% 100% Completion Time
41.46% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.62% of students graduating from Cleary University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 63% male / 37% female
- Organizational Leadership: 49% male / 51% female
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Cleary University.
Return on Investment
$19,500 Median Student Debt
$54,186 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.99% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
511.77% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cleary University.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 439 completions
2. Organizational Leadership: 181 completions
3. Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General: 17 completions
4. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 11 completions
5. Accounting and Finance: 1 completions
6. Financial Planning and Services: 1 completions
7. Hospitality Administration/Management, General: 1 completions
8. Management Science: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Cleary University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cleary University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cleary University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 4.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,499
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,298
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cleary University is a private non-profit institution located in Howell, MI, classified as Tribal Colleges and Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. Enrollment is approximately 738 students. Student body composition includes White (58.3%), Black or African American (23.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (6.5%). The admission rate is 67.54%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 19. The 150%-time completion rate is 41.46%. Approximately 29.88% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Tribal Colleges and Universities
Location
Howell, MI 48843
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Cleary University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cleary University located?
Cleary University is located in Howell, MI.
What is Cleary University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Cleary University is 67.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 593 applicants and 295 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Cleary University cost?
Reported tuition is $26,102 and average net price is $22,143 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,900 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Cleary University?
Cleary University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,103 students, White (58.3%), Black or African American (23.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Cleary University?
About 42.3% of students at Cleary University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Cleary University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Cleary University reports midpoint ACT about 19.
What do graduates of Cleary University earn?
Median earnings are $55,077 six years after entry and $54,186 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cleary University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cleary University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,500.
Is Cleary University public or private?
Cleary University is a private nonprofit institution located in Howell, MI.
Is Cleary University an HBCU?
No. Cleary University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cleary University a tribal college?
No. Cleary University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.