Cleary University's published cost of attendance is $39,718. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,046, middle-income families pay around $15,328, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,372.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $39,718 |
| Tuition and Fees | $26,102 |
| Room and Board | $12,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$17,575 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,143 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,046 |
| $30–48k | $18,917 |
| $48–75k | $15,328 |
| $75–110k | $20,797 |
| $110k+ | $27,372 |
Cleary University's published cost of attendance is $39,718. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,046, middle-income families pay around $15,328, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,372. Azimuth ranks Cleary University #556 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Cleary University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The institution's aid structure combines need-based and merit components to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Families apply using the FAFSA and, where required, the CSS Profile to determine eligibility for need-based aid packages. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,687; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $67,914, median federal debt of $19,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $220 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Cleary University earn median 4-year earnings of $67,914, placing Cleary University in the 71.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Cleary University in the 54.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Cleary University #325 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Cleary University's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 74 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $81,341, representing 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. Accounting follows with 8 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $63,508, at 0.8x the benchmark. These outcomes align with Cleary University's dominant focus on Business, which shapes both the institution's graduate profile and its long-term earnings trajectory.
