University of Detroit Mercy Admissions Profile
University of Detroit Mercy is located in Detroit, MI. It serves roughly 2,322 students with a student-faculty ratio near 12:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 80%. Estimated in-state tuition is $31,058 ($31,058 for out-of-state). Graduates report median earnings near $51,500.
As the only Jesuit and Mercy university in the country, we take pride in our foundational values of rigorous learning and world service. We are the largest, most comprehensive Catholic university in Michigan, offering more than 100 academic degrees and programs including a law school and a dental school, accelerated options, intricate study abroad programs, community-based learning, research opportunities with award-winning faculty and competitive internships at major organizations in Detroit and beyond.
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- First-year retention: 82%
- Graduation rate: 68%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $31,058
- Out-of-state tuition: $31,058
- Average net price: $40,069
- Pell grant recipients: 27%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Design
- Popular program: Engineering
- Popular program: Research
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Technology
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Business
- Popular program: Nursing
- Popular program: Communication
- Popular program: Economics
- Popular program: Finance/Accounting
- Popular program: Government/Political Science
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: Greek Life
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: Military/Veteran Services
- Campus life: Night Class Offerings
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: Religious Affiliation
- Campus life: ROTC Program
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
Upcoming Admissions Events
Career Outcomes
Median graduate earnings reach $51,500, underscoring the return on investment for University of Detroit Mercy students.
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Test midpoints: 1,090 SAT / 26 ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 82%
- Graduation rate: 68%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 12:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / 0% male