Cleary University ranked a Best Business College

September 9, 2025
 
Cleary University ranked a Best Business College in Michigan, again!
 
(HOWELL, MI) Cleary University is proud to announce it was named #3 Best College for Business in Michigan!
 
Niche, considered the nation’s market leader in connecting colleges and schools with students, releases its rankings once a year after conducting in-depth profiles on every school and college in America. Cleary once again received top business school marks!
 
Last year, Cleary was ranked #4 Best College for Business in Michigan. This year, it moved up to the #3 spot, behind the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor - #1, and Michigan State University - #2.
 
The Best Colleges for Business rankings from Niche are based on a rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial and student life data from the US Department of Education and dozens of other public data sources, combined with 140 million reviews and survey responses from students, parents and residents. Niche reviews more than 1,000 colleges and universities in the US.
 
The goal of Niche is to provide accurate, transparent, comprehensive and credible information for millions of students and families to help them determine the school that best fits their needs. More than 50 million people used Niche last year.
 
In addition to its #3 Best Business College in Michigan ranking, Cleary made Niche’s Top 20 list for best colleges in Michigan, was named in the top 10 percent for Best College for Business in America and was given an A rating for Diversity, Dorms and Safety.
 
Cleary also is proud to report it captured the number one spot in Michigan for its return on investment among private, nonprofit business schools (from The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity – FREOPP). According to FREOPP, Cleary also placed first in the state for earnings one year after graduation and 10 years after graduation.
 
Cleary President Alan Drimmer attributes the university’s high rankings to many factors, including the alignment of its curriculum with the labor market. “Employers want to hire Cleary graduates because they are equipped with The Cleary Mind™ attributes (critical and creative thinking, problem solving, effective and persuasive communication, entrepreneurship and strong ethical leadership).
 
“Our students are ready for the work world, and our rankings prove it,” Dr. Drimmer points out. “Our robust faculty of industry professionals bring their real-world experiences into the classroom and countless practical learning opportunities. The added benefit of small class sizes and personalized attention from business leaders pushes Cleary ahead of most business colleges in Michigan,” he finds.
“Cleary University also is very proud that we award approximately $10 million in scholarships every year. About 98 percent of first time, full-time students will receive financial assistance,” Dr. Drimmer notes.
 
To review Cleary University’s rankings from Niche, visit:
 
https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges-for-business/s/michigan/
https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges/s/michigan/.
 
 
About Cleary University
Founded in 1883, Cleary University is a four-year, private, nonprofit accredited university, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees from a unique Business Arts curriculum, and
driven by a faculty of thought leaders with deep, practical experience in their industries.
Providing on-campus and online education models, Cleary offers a robust athletic program of
21 sports and a rich residence life with nearly 200 students living on the quiet, rolling 50-acre campus. Cleary was named one of the Top 10 Dorms in Michigan by University Magazine. Cleary graduates tend to land jobs faster than their peers and with higher earning salaries at the start of their careers. Cleary’s campus is located at 3750 Cleary Drive, in Howell, MI, with an education center at the Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood St., Detroit, MI.
 
MAIN CAMPUS // 3750 CLEARY DRIVE, HOWELL MI 48843
DETROIT EDUCATION CENTER // 2470 COLLINGWOOD ST, DETROIT, MI 48206
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