University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, Michigan
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.68
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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…
- Rankings
#282 (Forbes)▼
National rank
Ranked #282 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #631 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$32,300▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $47,490
Room & Board: $10,738
Books & Supplies: $1,376
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $22,230
Pell Grant Recipients: 39%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$32,300▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $47,490
Room & Board: $10,738
Books & Supplies: $1,376
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $22,230
Pell Grant Recipients: 39%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.76 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1020–1260▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1020–1260
SAT ERW: 510–630
SAT Math: 510–630
ACT Composite: 22–28
- Admit Rate
- 80%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.68
- Total Enrollment
- 5,528
- Undergrad
- 3,352
- Graduate
- 2,176
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Retention Rate
- 82%
- Graduation Rate
- 68%
- Official Portal
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4001 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, Michigan, 48221-3038
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