University of Detroit Mercy — College Profile

About

As Michigan’s largest private Catholic university, the University of Detroit Mercy is uniquely anchored by a dual Jesuit and Sisters of Mercy heritage that fosters a close-knit, service-oriented campus culture deeply integrated with the city of Detroit. The university is highly regarded for its rigorous professional preparation, boasting standout divisions like the College of Health Professions—renowned for its competitive nursing and physician assistant tracks—as well as highly respected programs in architecture, business, and engineering. A key differentiator for Detroit Mercy is its commitment to cooperative education, which includes a mandatory, paid co-op program for engineering and business students that provides valuable hands-on experience with major employers before graduation. On campus, students enjoy a vibrant NCAA Division I athletic scene and a personalized learning environment, graduating with both a values-centered education and a distinct competitive edge in the job market.

Wikipedia: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.

Location

Detroit, MI, 48221-3038 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

DTW · Detroit

18 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

YoursEveryone

Tuition & fees$32,946

Housing & food (on campus)$10,952

Books & supplies$1,422

Cost of attendance$51,654

Average net price$15,232

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$32,946

Housing & food (on campus)$10,952

Books & supplies$1,422

Cost of attendance$51,654

Average net price$15,232

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.udmercy.edu

How it’s made up · 2026-27

University of Detroit Mercy’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$34,276

Books & supplies$1,468

Personal expenses$3,146

Transportation$1,190

Total published by the school$51,654

Source: www.udmercy.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · 2023-24

$0–30k

$13,088

$30–48k

$11,290

$48–75k

$14,173

$75–110k

$15,584

$110k+

$21,691

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2024-25

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$16,589

First-years who got one154

Source: University of Detroit Mercy's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

68%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

53%

Back for yr 2

83%

Transferred

22%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

71% graduated · 24% transferred · 5% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$64,534

10 yrs after entry$71,030

Debt

Median at graduation$23,250

Monthly payment$246

Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$31k

90th percentile$41,900

Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

75%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1134

R 520–630 · M 510–630

ACT midpoint

Comp 22–28 · E 21–28 · M 22–28

SAT middle 50%: 1030–1260

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Essay prompts

If University of Detroit Mercy asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body

Gender

Men 36%Women 64%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

12 : 1

Pell grant

26%

First-gen

29%

Family income

$43,983

Independent

29%

Age at entry

23.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

58%

Hispanic

Black

11%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I without football · EADA 2024-25

Basketball
Men's · Women's
Fencing
Men's · Women's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$64,534

After 10 yrs

$71,030

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing208

Biology, General141

Business Administration, Management and Operations48

Architectural Sciences and Technology37

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions30

Mechanical Engineering16

Psychology, General16

Criminal Justice and Corrections15

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management12

Political Science and Government12

Social Work9

Public Health9

Communication and Media Studies8

Engineering, General8

Computer Science7

Chemistry7

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$109M

Full-time faculty

100%

Faculty salary

$10,733/mo

Teaching spend

$14,925

per student

Federal loans

26%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral/Professional University

Research activity

Research college or university

$5M research spending · 12 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions