PrivateSuburbanDivine Mercy University
DMU
Sterling, Virginia 20166
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Private suburban college in Sterling
Divine Mercy University is a private suburban institution in Sterling, Virginia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
Established
1999
Motto
Fides Ratio Actio
Type
Private
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Grad Rate (4yr)
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •With the foundation of DMU's School of Counseling in 2015, the Institute for the Psychological Sciences was restructured and included into DMU.
- •As of 2016, the university has trained students from over 30 states as well as from over 13 different countries.
Source: Wikipedia
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition—
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Programs (6)
Student Body
Undergrads
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Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
3
Burglary
1
Aggravated Assault
0
Robbery
1
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
Sex Offenses
0
Arson
4
Drug Arrests
3
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
106Above Average
Estimated from VA state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Washingtonpop. 690K
22 mi(38 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
49 mi(85 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
139 mi(241 min)
Getting There
Nearest Airports
IADWashington Dulles2 mi
BWIBaltimore-Washington43 mi
MDTHarrisburg91 mi
Distance to Cities
Washington, DC22 mi
~38 min drive
Baltimore, MD49 mi
~1h 25m drive
Harrisburg, PA94 mi
~2h 43m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)