Michigan

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1878Large citySEVP certified
University of Detroit Mercy campus
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About

The University of Detroit Mercy is a private Catholic university in Detroit, Michigan, United States. It is sponsored by both the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and the Sisters of Mercy. The university was founded in 1877 and is the largest Catholic university in Michigan. It has four campuses where it offers more than 100 academic degree programs. In athletics, the university sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports for men and women. It is a member of the Horizon League.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$33,604
Estimated total for international students
US$42,754
Net price calculatorudmercy.edu (opens in a new tab)

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
2,438
Graduate students
2,165
International undergraduates
8%
Students per teacher
12 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
75%
SAT
Reading and writing 520–630 · Maths 510–630
ACT
22–28

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$74,106

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (97)

Bachelor's degrees38 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesArchitectural EngineeringArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologySocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Master's degrees27 subjects
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer EngineeringComputer ProgrammingComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEconomicsElectrical and Computer EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologyStudent Counseling and Personnel Services
Doctoral degrees7 subjects
Civil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyElectrical and Computer EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringMechanical EngineeringRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)3 subjects
DentistryLawRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Undergraduate certificates9 subjects
Architectural Sciences and TechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsLegal Professions and Studies, OtherMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsNon-Professional Legal StudiesReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Graduate certificates13 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAdvanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer Software and Media ApplicationsEngineering, OtherFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSystems Engineering

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.