University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, MI · Private nonprofit · 2,438 undergraduates

University of Detroit Mercy admitted 75% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1030–1260 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid was $13,469 a year. Within six years, 74% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
75%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1030–1260
ACT middle 50%
22–28

Cost

Cost of attendance, before aid
$42,754 a year
Average net price after aid
$13,469 a year
Net price for families earning under $30,000
$10,761 a year
Tuition and fees
$33,604 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
74%
Students who return for a second year
84%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$74,106 a year
Median debt at graduation
$20,103

Students

Undergraduates
2,438
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
33%
Student-faculty ratio
12 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Engineering
45%
Biological and biomedical sciences
18%
Health professions
15%
Business, management and marketing
5%
Architecture
3%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.