University of Detroit Mercy

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Detroit, MI

$29,562

Avg tuition

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About University of Detroit Mercy

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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 2,633, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 73%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $29,562.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

79% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

86% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

73% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1050-1260

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

5k

Students enrolled

84%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

53%

Non-U.S. Citizen

14%

Black

11%

Asian

7%

Unknown

6%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

60%

Socio-economic diversity

35% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

11

Total Online Enrollment

4,189

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

91% On-campus

9% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 22% online

Master's Check Bold 16% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $29,562 $29,562
Graduate $20,047 $20,047

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,256
On-campus room and board $10,240
On-campus other expenses $2,630
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,608
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $8,624
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,550

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $43,688 $43,688
Off-campus without family $50,050 $50,050
Off-campus with family $35,368 $35,368

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

35%

State Grant Aid

56%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

35%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,744
State Grant Aid $2,732
Institution Grant Aid $16,578
Pell Grant Aid $4,612

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

$47k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

5

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Education

BA

MA

DOC

7

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

8

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

9

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC