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Cleary University
Cleary University says yes to 67.5% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $54,186 median earnings.
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Cleary University occupies suburban Howell, MI — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 5% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $81,341 four years out. 29.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 738 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 65.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Cleary University received 593 applications and admitted 295 (49.7%), with 91 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Cleary University's 67.5% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Cleary University compares
| Cleary University | Michigan median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 67.5% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $26,102 | $24,944 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,186 | $54,739 | $53,781 |
At $54,186, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($54,739). Look at Cleary University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $26,102 regardless of where you're from. At Cleary University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 738 — Cleary University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
41.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 59% don't — ask a Cleary University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Cleary University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $81,341 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,508 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $58,986 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $54,831 |
Median earnings for these 4 Cleary University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,186 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 7 additional Cleary University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Cleary University?
Cleary University doesn't look at test scores; its 67.5% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Cleary University's acceptance rate?
49.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 295 admitted from 593 applicants.
How much does Cleary University cost?
At Cleary University, published tuition is $26,102 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Cleary University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Cleary University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,186 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Michigan
- Concordia University Ann Arbor — 69.3% admitted
- Calvin University — 70.9% admitted
- University of Detroit Mercy — 75.4% admitted
- Eastern Michigan University — 79.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.