School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic Church (Jesuit order)
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
The University of Detroit Mercy is a small private university located on an urban campus in Detroit, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,352, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The university offers 39 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 68%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $32,300.
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRecommended
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsNo
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile22-28
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1020-1260
6k
Students enrolled
37%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
22%
Unknown
3%
Black
5%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
26% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
14
2,069
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.37% online, 63% on-campus.
88% On-campus
12% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate Certificate20% online
Master's24% online
Doctorate10% online
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $32,300 | $32,300 |
Graduate | $22,250 | $22,250 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,376 |
On-campus room and board | $10,444 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,584 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,198 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $6,944 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,584 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $46,704 | $46,704 |
Off-campus without family | $52,818 | $52,818 |
Off-campus with family | $36,260 | $36,260 |
Federal Grant Aid
39%
State Grant Aid
56%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
26%
$23k
Average student debtafter graduation
$47k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
6 | Education. | |||
7 | Engineering. | |||
8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
9 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
10 | History. | |||
11 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
12 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
13 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
14 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
15 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
16 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
17 | Physical Sciences. | |||
18 | Psychology. | |||
19 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
20 | Social Sciences. | |||
21 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.