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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

University of Detroit Mercy is a private institution in Detroit with particular strength in health sciences and biology. With an average SAT of 1136, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $71,030 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,179.

Established

1877

Motto

Ad maiorem Dei gloriam

Mascot

Tommy Titan

Type

Private university

Conference

each sport

Division

Division I

80%

Acceptance

1136

SAT Avg

2,289

Undergrads

12:1

Student : Faculty

68%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$71,030

Earnings 10yr

$16,179

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#183

Wall Street Journal

2025

#43

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Varsity Sports

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History & Fun Facts

•History University of Detroit Mercy's origin dates back to 1877 with the founding of Detroit College near downtown Detroit by the Society of Jesus, under the leadership of John Baptist Miège.
•The college became the University of Detroit in 1911, and in 1927 John P.
•In 1941, the Sisters of Mercy opened Mercy College of Detroit.
•In 1990, these two institutions consolidated to become University of Detroit Mercy.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1136

Reading & WritingMid: 575

510630

MathMid: 580

510630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26

2228

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$32,300

Room & Board$10,738

Books & Supplies$1,376

Total Cost of Attendance$40,069

Average Net Price$16,179

Median Debt at Graduation$23,250

Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,616

$30–48K$12,414

$48–75K$15,090

$75–110K$17,762

$110K+$22,663

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

69.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$19,950

Programs (111)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.1%

Freshman Retention82.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$64,534

10 Years$71,030

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

82%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

2,289

Gender Split

64% / 36%

Women / Men

First Generation

29%

Pell Grant Recipients

25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%

Black 11%

Hispanic 9%

Asian 7%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 9%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

17

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

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

103Above Average

Estimated from MI state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K

7 mi(12 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

98 mi(170 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

170 mi(295 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTWDetroit18 mi

CLECleveland96 mi

CMHColumbus167 mi

Distance to Cities

Detroit, MI7 mi

~12 min drive

Cleveland, OH98 mi

~2h 50m drive

Columbus, OH170 mi

~4h 55m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

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