Cleary University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6603 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1804 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1716 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #47 of 62 | In Michigan |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 769
- Graduates
- 235
- Male:Female Ratio
- 57:43
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- cleary.edu
Cleary University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Cleary University has an acceptance rate of 68% and is among the top 30% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 73% | 64% |
| Applicants | 382 | 242 | 125 |
| Admissions | 258 | 177 | 80 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 69 | 50 | 19 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 2 | 3 |
411 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
222 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 557 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 277 (28%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 61 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 39 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 33 (3%) |
| Asian | 18 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 8 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Cleary University is $23,705 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,046 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,917 |
| $48-75K | $15,328 |
| $75-110K | $20,797 |
| $110K+ | $27,372 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $24,352 | $20,304 |
| Tuition in-state | $24,352 | $20,304 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,352 | $20,304 |
| Fee in-district | $1,750 | $1,575 |
| Fee in-state | $1,750 | $1,575 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,750 | $1,575 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 180 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,600 |
| Room charge | $8,700 |
| Meal charge | $4,200 |
Cleary University majors
Cleary University has granted 425 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs and 204 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Cleary University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | 417 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | 178 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 17 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 | 8 | |
| Accounting and Finance | 1 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 1 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 1 | ||
| Management Science | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 23 | 425 | 204 |
Cleary University has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 50% | 29% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Cleary University has published 31 scientific papers with 642 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Psychology, Engineering, Biology, Sociology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 | 10 |
| 1997 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | 0 | 11 |
| 1999 | 0 | 14 |
| 2000 | 1 | 16 |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 | 1 | 8 |
| 2004 | 0 | 17 |
| 2005 | 1 | 9 |
| 2006 | 0 | 10 |
| 2007 | 1 | 9 |
| 2008 | 1 | 16 |
| 2009 | 1 | 20 |
| 2010 | 1 | 23 |
| 2011 | 1 | 26 |
| 2012 | 1 | 19 |
| 2013 | 0 | 31 |
| 2014 | 1 | 38 |
| 2015 | 1 | 35 |
| 2016 | 3 | 34 |
| 2017 | 0 | 21 |
| 2018 | 1 | 30 |
| 2019 | 1 | 39 |
| 2020 | 2 | 30 |
Notable alumni
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Winsor McCay
- Occupations
- comics artistscience fiction writeranimatorfilm producerscreenwriter
- Biography
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Zenas Winsor McCay was an American cartoonist and animator. He is best known for the comic strip Little Nemo (1905–1914; 1924–1927) and the animated film Gertie the Dinosaur (1914). For contractual reasons, he worked under the pen name Silas on the comic strip Dream of the Rarebit Fiend.
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Vern Buchanan
- Enrolled in Cleary University
- In 1975 graduated with Bachelor in Business Administration
- Occupations
- business executivepoliticiancampaign manager
- Biography
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Vernon Gale Buchanan is an American businessman, politician, and Air Force National Guard veteran serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 16th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, he first entered Congress in 2007, representing Florida's 13th congressional district until redistricting. His district is anchored by Bradenton. On January 27, 2026, Buchanan announced he would not run for re-election in 2026.
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Scott Sigler
- Occupations
- novelistpodcasterwriterscience fiction writerrole-playing game designer
- Biography
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Scott Carl Sigler is an American author of science fiction and horror and a podcaster. Scott is a New York Times No. 1 bestselling author of twenty novels, six novellas, dozens of short stories, and thousands of podcast episodes. He is a co-founder of Empty Set Entertainment, which publishes his young adult Galactic Football League series. He lives in San Diego.
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William Agee
- Occupations
- businesspersonchief executive officer
- Biography
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William McReynolds Agee was an American business executive. In 1976 at age 38, he was appointed president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Bendix Corporation. From 1988 to 1995, Agee was the chairman, president, and CEO of Morrison-Knudsen.
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Daniel Milstein
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
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Daniel Milstein is an American entrepreneur of Jewish–Ukrainian origin, agent of many Russian NHL players. Milstein’s 2013 autobiography 17 Cents and a Dream detailed his family’s emigration from Ukraine on the day the country affirmed its independence from the then-USSR. He is the Founder and CEO of Gold Star Financial Group, NHL agent with Gold Star Hockey. He is the founder and owner of Gold Star group, which includes Gold Star Financial Group and Gold Star Sports. Notable clients include Pavel Datsyuk, Nikita Kucherov and Ilya Mikheyev.
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Linda Puchala
- Born in
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United States - Occupations
- official
- Biography
-
Linda Puchala is an American government official who has served as a member of the National Mediation Board since 2009. Puchala is the former president of the Association of Flight Attendants.
General info
| Alternative names | Cleary College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1883 |
| Colors | red, blue |
| Total FTE staff | 150 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3750 Cleary Drive Howell, Michigan, 48843 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 8006861883 |