University of Detroit Mercy

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Detroit, MI
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#4 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

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Overview

Total enrollment

5,587

Location Detroit, Michigan
Website udmercy.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#264

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) is a private Catholic institution located in northwest Detroit, Michigan, operating across three campuses in the metropolitan area. Founded in 1877 by the Jesuits as Detroit College, the university acquired its current identity after merging with Mercy College of Detroit in 1990. The main McNichols Campus features distinctive Gothic and modernist architecture across its 70-acre urban setting, while the Corktown Campus houses the dental school and the Riverfront Campus contains the law school. UDM maintains a comprehensive academic portfolio with particular strengths in nursing, engineering, architecture, and pre-professional programs, operating under both Jesuit and Mercy educational traditions. The university provides traditional residence halls primarily for undergraduate students, while competing in NCAA Division I athletics as the Detroit Mercy Titans, notably in men's and women's basketball.

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Ratings

Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1030/1260
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/28
GPA 3.67

Acceptance Rate

75.4%

Applications Due Mar 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 13.2%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$32,946

Costs for University of Detroit Mercy
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$32,946
Books and Supplies		$1,422
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$10,952
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,184
Total One Year Cost		$48,504

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$52,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

57% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Detroit Mercy are Health Professions, Business, and Biology. 51% of students major in Health Professions, 9% in Business, and 8% in Biology.