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The nearest major airport is Detroit (DTW), about 37 miles away.

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Cleary University Campus Tours & Visits — Howell, MI

Known for business — close-knit campus

Cleary University is a private suburban institution in Howell, Michigan. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 774 undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

39% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,186 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,019.

Established

1883

Mascot

Clancy The Cougar

Type

Private university

Conference

National Association of

50%

Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

774

Undergrads

21:1

Student : Faculty

39%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$54,186

Earnings 10yr

$21,019

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cougars

Wrestling programWomenCrossCross countryGolf

History & Fun Facts

•In 1933, the Cleary Family turned the physical assets of the college over to a Board of Trustees, establishing Cleary College as an independent, not-for-profit institution.
•In 1938, Patrick Roger Cleary retired and his son, Owen Cleary, became president.
•A branch college was opened in Livingston County outside of Howell, Michigan in 1979.
•By 1982, the combined campuses served over one thousand students.
•Cleary College purchased property at 3601 Plymouth Road in Ypsilanti's neighboring Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1998, and vacated its Ypsilanti campus the next year.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate49.8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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Cleary University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$24,842

Room & Board$12,800

Total Cost of Attendance$39,110

Average Net Price$21,019

Median Debt at Graduation$19,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,486

$30–48K$18,957

$48–75K$22,141

$75–110K$23,854

$110K+$23,955

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,469

Programs (29)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate39.4%

Freshman Retention63.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,077

10 Years$54,186

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

64%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

774

Gender Split

40% / 60%

Women / Men

First Generation

42%

Pell Grant Recipients

27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%

Black 24%

Hispanic 5%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 5%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from MI state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K

46 mi(80 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

135 mi(234 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

187 mi(324 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTWDetroit37 mi

CLECleveland132 mi

CMHColumbus186 mi

Distance to Cities

Detroit, MI46 mi

~1h 20m drive

Cleveland, OH135 mi

~3h 54m drive

Columbus, OH187 mi

~5h 24m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$100-180/night

< 5 mi

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Varsity Sports — Cougars

History & Fun Facts

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Michigan School of Psychology

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

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Admissions

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (29)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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