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University of Detroit Mercy campus

🇺🇸 USA · Michigan

University of Detroit Mercy

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
75.4%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹30,94,683Out-of-state
Students
2,438Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

The University of Detroit Mercy is a private Catholic university in Detroit, Michigan, United States. It is sponsored by both the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and the Sisters of Mercy. The university was founded in 1877 and is the largest Catholic university in Michigan. It has four campuses where it offers more than 100 academic degree programs. In athletics, the university sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports for men and women. It is a member of the Horizon League.

Admissions planning estimate

75.4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 40.4%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 80.14%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 80.1% (4,608/5,750; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

75 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 6,514
Offered a place 4,913
Enrolled 650

13.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1030-1260
4001600
ACT composite22-28
136

What a year costs

₹42,56,998 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹30,94,683
  • Housing₹10,28,743
  • Books & supplies₹1,33,571
Sticker price ₹42,56,998
After aid (average) ₹14,30,772

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹30,94,683
Out-of-state ₹30,94,683

Average aid awarded: ₹26,11,967 a year.

Outcomes and support

83.5%
Retention
67.2%
Graduation
65%
Get financial aid
9%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 58%
African American 11.1%
Hispanic 8.7%
Asian 7.3%
Unknown 4.3%
Multiracial 2.7%
Native American 0.4%

9 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Terminal
  • Transfer
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Doctoral degree - other

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Architectural Engineeringbachelor
Architectural Sciences and Technologybachelor
Architecturebachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineeringbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Social Workbachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate75.42%
Total Applicants6514
Admitted Applicants4913
Enrolled Applicants650
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1030
SAT Composite 75th %1260
ACT Composite 25th %22
ACT Composite 75th %28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹30,94,683
Out-of-State Tuition₹30,94,683
Average Housing Cost₹10,28,743
Books & Supplies₹1,33,571
Average Net Price₹14,30,772
Students Receiving Aid65%
Average Aid Awarded₹26,11,967
Out-of-State Students9%

Student Body Diversity

African American11.07%
Asian7.26%
Hispanic8.7%
White58%
Multiracial2.71%
Native American0.37%
Pacific Islander0.00
International7.59%
Unknown Race4.31%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate67.2%
Retention Rate83.49%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates2438

Contact

Street Address4001 W McNichols Rd
ZIP Code48221
Phone(313) 993-1000
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/