Cleary University

www.cleary.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,292

4.55% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$24,965

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

49.7%

593 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,040

73.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

34.5%

10 Graduates

About

Cleary University is a higher education institution located in Livingston County, MI. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Cleary University were General Business Administration & Management (376 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (16 degrees), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (11 degrees).

In 2023, 556 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cleary University. 39.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (257 degrees), 1.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (199 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cleary University is $23,292, which is $8,128 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Cleary University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 210 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Cleary University is $23,292, which is $8,128 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,965.

In 2023, 71% of undergraduate students attending Cleary University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,292

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Cleary University was $23,292. The cost of tuition at Cleary University is $8,128 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Cleary University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,965

2023 Value

8.25%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Cleary University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,965. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Cleary University grew by 8.25%.

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

$9,650

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cleary University was of $9,650 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.521% between 2022 and 2023.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Cleary University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 15.5% with respect to 2022, when 84% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Cleary University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 210 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Cleary University received 593 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 26.8% annual growth. Out of those 593 applicants, 295 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 49.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,040 students enrolled at Cleary University in 2023.

Cleary University has an overall enrollment yield of 30.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

49.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

295

Accepted Out of 593

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Cleary University was 49.7% (295 admissions from 593 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 67.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 26.8%, while admissions declined by 46.1%.

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

0% of enrolled first-time students at Cleary University in 2022 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 1,040 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Cleary University is 763 students and the part-time enrollment is 277. This means that 73.4% of students enrolled at Cleary University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cleary University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.2% White, 26.8% Black or African American, 4.13% Hispanic or Latino, 2.12% Two or More Races, 1.35% Asian, 0.192% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.192% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Cleary University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.2%), followed by White Female (14.4%) and Black or African American Male (6.27%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.4%) and White Male (14.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cleary University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,040 students. The full-time enrollment at Cleary University is 763 and the part-time enrollment is 277. This means that 73.4% of students enrolled at Cleary University are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% 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

64%

2023 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 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), 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 (2023)

White
543 enrolled students
Black or African American
279 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
43 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cleary University is 52.2% White, 26.8% Black or African American, 4.13% Hispanic or Latino, 2.12% Two or More Races, 1.35% Asian, 0.192% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.192% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 87 students (8.37%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 116 fewer women than men received degrees from Cleary University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cleary University is white (257 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (199 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Cleary University is General Business Administration & Management (376 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (16 degrees) and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (11 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (556 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 (994,769 people), Other managers (681,273 people), Financial managers (498,823 people), Chief executives & legislators (374,219 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (233,761 people).

The most specialized majors at Cleary University in 2023 are Business (556 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Cleary University are Business (556 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 (471,434 people), Banking & related activities (459,333 people), Elementary & secondary schools (438,655 people), Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services (399,416 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (394,438 people).

The most specialized majors at Cleary University are Business (556 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

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 (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
376 degrees awarded
Organizational Leadership
16 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
11 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Cleary University was General Business Administration & Management with 376 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

336

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

220

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 336 degrees were awarded to men at Cleary University, which is 1.53 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (220).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 256 degrees were awarded to men at Cleary University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.02 times more than the 127 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 127 degrees were awarded to men at Cleary University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.496 times less than the 256 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 20% of students graduating from Cleary University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Cleary University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
257 degrees awarded
Black or African American
199 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cleary University is white (257 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (199 degrees).

10.6% of degree recipients (59 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
161 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
119 degrees awarded
White Female
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cleary University is white male (161 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (119 degrees).

Operations

Cleary University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.34M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 39.2k (2.92%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Cleary University had a total salary expenditure of 13.5M. Cleary University employs 5 Associate professors. Most academics at Cleary University are Female Associate professor (3), 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 19 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 13 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Endowment

$1.34M

2023 Endowment

2.86%

growth from 2022

Cleary University has an endowment valued at about $1.34M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Cleary University grew 2.86% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.1M 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

$6.02M

2023 Salaries

10.7%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Cleary University paid a median of $6.02M in salaries, which represents 44.7% of their overall expenditure ($13.5M) and a 10.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 37.3% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 14.3% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$315k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Cleary University paid a total of $315k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.23% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

19 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cleary University was Associate professor with 5 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cleary University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 19 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 13 employees, and Management with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cleary University was Female Associate professor with 3 employees, and Male Associate professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Cleary University.

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