University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, Michigan · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
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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#282 National rank▼
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Ranked #282 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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Ranked #631 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Test scores
SAT 1020–1260
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4001 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, Michigan, 48221-3038
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