University of Detroit Mercy

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	965
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	93%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	67%

Located in Detroit, Michigan, UDMercy is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 93% indicates that UDMercy is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Detroit Mercy is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, UDMercy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

UDMercy boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,154

Cost of attendance at University of Detroit Mercy in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,154

Cost of attendance at University of Detroit Mercy in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at University of Detroit Mercy received on average $20,912 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,912

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	144	36%	$4,799	$690,989
Other Federal Grant	144	36%	$6,730	$969,089
State Grant/Scholarships	214	54%	$2,744	$587,200
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	395	99%	$16,972	$6,703,947
Total Grant & Scholarships	395	99%	$20,912	$8,260,236

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Detroit Mercy students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Detroit Mercy students is 66.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 58.5%.

66.8%

asian 75.8% 25 students
African American 40.8% 20 students
white 69.9% 223 students
unknown 57.1% 12 students
hispanic 66.7% 26 students
International Students 66.7% 10 students
Mixed Race 73.9% 17 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Horizon League
Track and Cross Country Horizon League

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Detroit Mercy provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Detroit Mercy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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