Cleary University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - ExcellentSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - OustandingCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair

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Cleary University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 895 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1883 and is the only college located in Howell, Michigan.

Academic Offerings

At Cleary University you can receive your associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
6
Cleary University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 6 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Cleary University is low at 52% (way below Michigan average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
52%
Bad
The graduation rate at Cleary University is very low - 8%.

Student to faculty ratio at Cleary University is pretty good, 13:1. Learn more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is high, $22,300 a year. The additional fees at Cleary University not covered by tuition are nearly $1,400; which makes it a total of $23,700 per year.

Read the details about Cleary University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
68%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 810 applications were submitted and 547 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at Cleary University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,000
High
Cleary University provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Cleary University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Cleary University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 200 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is high - nearly $10,000 a year.

Based on the college crime data, Cleary University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Cleary University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Cleary University
3750 Cleary Drive
Howell, Michigan
48843, USA
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