Cleary University
Howell, MI · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Howell, Michigan, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Cleary University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 738 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $54,186 ten years after enrollment, which is 33% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 40.5%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $19,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.78x. The average net price after financial aid is $22,143 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Human Resources Management, Finance, Accounting, and Management Information Systems.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,186
Graduation Rate
40.5%
Median Debt
$19,500
Average Net Price
$22,143
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.61x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.78x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
738
Admission Rate
67.5%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
65.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$26,102
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,102
Pell Grant Rate
29.9%
Federal Loan Rate
53.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$18,046
Income $30K–$48K
$18,917
Income $48K–$75K
$15,328
Income $110K+
$27,372
Student Demographics
Women
61.2%
White
58.3%
Black
23.6%
Hispanic
3.1%
Asian
1.8%
Two or More Races
0.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
47.0%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (13)
Bachelor (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $81,341 | 404 |
| Accounting | $63,508 | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | $58,986 | Not reported |
| Human Resources Management | $54,831 | Not reported |
Master (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 115 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 13 |
| Finance | Not reported | 6 |
| Management Information Systems | $97,632 | 4 |
Associate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 6 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Hospitality Management | Bachelor | 1 |
| International Business | Master | 1 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Colleges in Michigan
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Michigan
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Michigan
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Michigan
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