Philosophy

Cleary University is an independent, not-for-profit, multi-campus, specialized business university, committed to the betterment of society through the success of its students, alumni, and their employers. This is accomplished by operating as a role model for responsible business practice, by embracing continuous improvement principles and innovation, and by maintaining an attentive customer focus.

The Cleary learning environment emphasizes student involvement in every aspect of the learning process. Students work with faculty to shape learning activities and assessment around a predetermined set of outcomes. Faculty serve as facilitators in this collaborative and active learning process, combining their subject expertise and business experience with students’ experiences to enrich the learning for everyone involved.

Cleary programs are intended for the serious student who desires an undergraduate or graduate business degree or professional certification and is motivated to apply energy to reach that goal. Cleary assists students by providing an environment focused on effective and efficient learning with a minimum of distractions. Emphasis is placed on providing a learning environment that fosters mastery of current business theory and technology and its application to business situations. Students are expected to adhere to high standards for personal responsibility, open communication, cooperation, and ethical behavior.

Values

At Cleary University, we value

    • Effective learning through the application of knowledge
    • Constant focus on understanding and satisfying student and employer needs
    • Continuous and systematic improvement of products, services, and processes
    • Work as a source of learning, societal contribution, and self-dignity
    • Innovation and opportunity as keys to advancement
    • Responsible and ethical business practice and value exchange
    • Dedicated staff, faculty, trustees, and other stakeholders

ENROLLMENT AND STUDENT PROFILE

Over 700 students attend Cleary University each year; approximately 41 percent attend part-time. The average age of Cleary students is 29 years, and women comprise about 52 percent of the student population. Additionally, the largest racial or ethnic group (72%) is self-identified as Caucasian.

CLEARY UNIVERSITY FACULTY

Cleary has 132 full-time and part-time faculty members who bring excellent academic credentials to the classroom. They also share valuable experience gained by working in business and industry, providing a real-world focus to classroom issues. The faculty to student ratio is 1:11.