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University of Detroit Mercy Teaching Programs

University of Detroit Mercy is a private not-for-profit institution located in Detroit, MI. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is University of Detroit Mercy?

Contact information for University of Detroit Mercy can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4001 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221-3038
Phone:	3139931000
Website:	www.udmercy.edu/
Admissions:	www.udmercy.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	www.udmercy.edu/admission/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into University of Detroit Mercy?

You can apply to University of Detroit Mercy online at: https://www.udmercy.edu/apply

University of Detroit Mercy is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Detroit Mercy

This is what University of Detroit Mercy looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Detroit Mercy?

University of Detroit Mercy has an acceptance rate of 75%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

51% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Detroit Mercy, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 520 and 630. Math scores were between 510 and 630.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1030 to 1260. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Detroit Mercy ranged between 22 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at University of Detroit Mercy can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,527	1,715	68%
Women	3,950	3,189	81%

Can I Afford University of Detroit Mercy?

The average net price after aid at University of Detroit Mercy is $16,179. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$32,946
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$32,946
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$32,946
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$32,946

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 16% of students at University of Detroit Mercy receive some form of financial aid (527 students).

About 65% of students at University of Detroit Mercy receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,204 per student.

26% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,767.

Student Loan Debt

26% of University of Detroit Mercy undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,766 per year.

University of Detroit Mercy Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,346 students enrolled at University of Detroit Mercy. University of Detroit Mercy is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,289 undergraduate students at University of Detroit Mercy, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Detroit Mercy undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	137
Black or African American	210
Hispanic	167
White	1,004
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Two or More Races	54
Non-Resident	631

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Detroit Mercy are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Michigan	562
Ohio	10
California	6
Texas	6
Illinois	5

Additionally, approximately 27.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Detroit Mercy Graduate Student Diversity

2,176 of University of Detroit Mercy’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Detroit Mercy, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Detroit Mercy graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	184
Black or African American	171
Hispanic	128
White	913
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	50
Non-Resident	433

Online Learning at University of Detroit Mercy

University of Detroit Mercy provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,412 undergraduate students at University of Detroit Mercy took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 668 students took at least one online class and 101 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Detroit Mercy

The following teaching programs are offered at University of Detroit Mercy, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	5	—	5

Academic Programs at University of Detroit Mercy

University of Detroit Mercy offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Detroit Mercy has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.