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Overview
The University of Detroit Mercy is a private institution based in Detroit, Michigan. The school is sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and the Society of Jesus. The school operates three campuses, McNichols, Riverfront, and Corktown, making it the largest Roman Catholic university in the state. Nursing, biology, and dental hygiene are among the most popular majors.
Acceptance Rate:
80%
Average Net Price:
$18,356
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1168
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $32,946 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $32,946 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,952 |
| Books and Supplies | $1422 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
73%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$22,230
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,536
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$17,626
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
56%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2915
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,536
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$42,740,164
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$7,151,377
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
37%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,134
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$231
Students receiving federal loans
36%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,261
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,127
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
5750
Students Applied
92%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
176
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | January 19 |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | March 1 | May 1 |
| Other | January 1 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
10%
Submitting ACT
50%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1168
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,528
Total Number of Undergrads
3,352
0
100
52%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
72
Faculty Overview
0
100
90%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
31
Countries Represented
31
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
Student Organizations
74
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
30%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
22%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tommy Titan
School Colors
red, white, and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
153
Total Female Athletes
137
Intramural Sports
3
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Fencing
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Fencing
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
University of Detroit Mercy Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$53,700
Top 5 Cities
Detroit
Chicago
Grand Rapids
Atlanta
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Ford Motor Company
University of Detroit Mercy
Beaumont Health
Henry Ford Health System
FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Education
Operations
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$231
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