Cleary University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,352

4.55% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,705

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

67.5%

382 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,004

77.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

38.5%

10 Graduates

About

Cleary University is a higher education institution located in Livingston County, MI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Cleary University were General Business Administration & Management (417 degrees awarded), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (3 degrees), and Organizational Leadership (3 degrees).

In 2024, 652 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cleary University. 42% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (295 degrees), 1.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (247 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cleary University is $24,352, which is $8,643 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Cleary University is $24,352, which is $8,643 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,705.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Cleary University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,352

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cleary University was $24,352. The cost of tuition at Cleary University is $8,643 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Average Net Price

$23,705

2024 Value

5.05%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Cleary University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,705. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Cleary University grew by 5.05%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cleary University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,700

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cleary University was of $9,700 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.518% between 2023 and 2024.

This chart compares the average student costs at Cleary University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Cleary University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 31% with respect to 2023, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cleary University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Cleary University received 382 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 35.6% annual growth. Out of those 382 applicants, 258 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,004 students enrolled at Cleary University in 2024. 60% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Cleary University has an overall enrollment yield of 28.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

258

Accepted Out of 382

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Cleary University was 67.5% (258 admissions from 382 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 49.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 35.6%, while admissions declined by 12.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Cleary University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

60%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

60% of enrolled first-time students at Cleary University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Cleary University had a total enrollment of 1,004 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Cleary University is 780 students and the part-time enrollment is 224. This means that 77.7% of students enrolled at Cleary University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cleary University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.5% White, 27.6% Black or African American, 3.29% Hispanic or Latino, 1.79% Asian, 0.797% Two or More Races, 0.598% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.498% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Cleary University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (37.7%), followed by White Female (21.5%) and Black or African American Male (11.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (23.1%), followed by White Female (22.2%) and White Male (20.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cleary University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,004 students. The full-time enrollment at Cleary University is 780 and the part-time enrollment is 224. This means that 77.7% of students enrolled at Cleary University are enrolled full-time compared with 71.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Cleary University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Cleary University was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (75%), Cleary University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Cleary University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
557 enrolled students
Black or African American
277 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
33 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cleary University is 55.5% White, 27.6% Black or African American, 3.29% Hispanic or Latino, 1.79% Asian, 0.797% Two or More Races, 0.598% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.498% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 40.5% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 61 students (6.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 104 fewer women than men received degrees from Cleary University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cleary University is white (295 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (247 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Cleary University is General Business Administration & Management (417 degrees awarded), followed by Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (3 degrees) and Organizational Leadership (3 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cleary University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (652 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cleary University are Accountants & auditors (994,581 people), Other managers (697,919 people), Financial managers (510,022 people), Chief executives & legislators (381,925 people), and Human resources workers (239,172 people).

The most specialized majors at Cleary University in 2024 are Business (652 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cleary University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Cleary University are Business (652 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cleary University are Computer Systems Design (534,013 people), Elementary & secondary schools (470,446 people), Banking & related activities (433,903 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (421,149 people), and Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services (418,647 people).

The most specialized majors at Cleary University are Business (652 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Cleary University.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
22 degrees awarded
Management Science
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Cleary University was General Business Administration & Management with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Cleary University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

378

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

274

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 378 degrees were awarded to men at Cleary University, which is 1.38 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (274).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Cleary University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 278 degrees were awarded to men at Cleary University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.73 times more than the 161 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 161 degrees were awarded to men at Cleary University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.579 times less than the 278 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 54% of students graduating from Cleary University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
295 degrees awarded
Black or African American
247 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cleary University is white (295 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (247 degrees).

7.98% of degree recipients (52 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
178 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
132 degrees awarded
White Female
117 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cleary University is white male (178 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (132 degrees).

Operations

Cleary University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.39M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 30.7k (2.21%) compared to the 4.13% average return (558k on 13.5M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2024, Cleary University had a total salary expenditure of 14.1M. Cleary University employs 6 Associate professors. Most academics at Cleary University are Female Associate professor (4), and Male Associate professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cleary University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 26 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 17 employees, and Management with 15 employees.

Endowment

$1.39M

2024 Endowment

3.61%

growth from 2023

Cleary University has an endowment valued at about $1.39M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Cleary University grew 3.61% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.1M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Cleary University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.39M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Cleary University paid a median of $6.39M in salaries, which represents 45.2% of their overall expenditure ($14.1M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$324k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Cleary University paid a total of $324k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.07% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $216k (5.94%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cleary University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 17 employees, and Management with 15 employees.

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