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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Howell, MI

Cleary University

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in MI. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$24,842

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

49.8%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

58.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$54,186

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Cleary University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Howell, MI. With a competitive tuition profile of $24,842, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 58.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$99,368

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

4.1 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$24,186

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$142,492

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$384,352

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Cleary University is $19,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
39.8%
60.2%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
54.3%
Black
23.9%
Unknown
8.1%
International
5.3%
Hispanic
4.5%
Two or more
1.9%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$24,842

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$15,486
$30k - $48k$18,957
$48k - $75k$22,141
$75k+$23,854

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$19,500
Pell Grant Recipients27.4%
Using Federal Loans43.6%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment47.0%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

63.6%

Success

58.8%

In-State Cost

$24,842

Age 25+ Students

48.1%

Carnegie Class

Special Focus: Engineering

Working at 6yr

222 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Howell (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Howell (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.