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University of Detroit Mercy

University of Detroit Mercy is a medium, private institution located in Detroit, mi. Founded in 1877, University of Detroit Mercy offers undergraduate degrees in 107 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 1
3,422 undergraduates
$32,300 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Detroit Mercy? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 75.4%
SAT score average 1134
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.70
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

March
01
151 days away Application deadline date

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December
01
61 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Detroit Mercy is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Engineering and Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Law
Dentistry
Biology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $32,300
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,738
Books & supplies $1,376
Other expenses $3,076
Cost of attendance* $47,490
Average financial aid package $29,627
Estimated cost $17,863 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $32,300
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,738
Books & supplies $1,376
Other expenses $3,076
Cost of attendance* $47,490
Average financial aid package $29,627
Estimated cost $17,863 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Detroit Mercy has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,422, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.

Total enrollment

5,587

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
43%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
7%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
32%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Detroit Mercy, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

4001 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221
3139931000
https://www.udmercy.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Detroit Mercy to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Detroit Mercy?

University of Detroit Mercy is located in Detroit, mi.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Detroit Mercy? 

The acceptance rate for University of Detroit Mercy is 75%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Detroit Mercy?

The average high school GPA for University of Detroit Mercy students was 3.70.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Detroit Mercy?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Detroit Mercy including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $189,960.

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