What University of Detroit Mercy costs
University of Detroit Mercy charges $32,946 a year in published tuition and fees, about $16,473 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $42,211 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,196 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into University of Detroit Mercy
For fall 2024, University of Detroit Mercy received 6,514 applications and admitted 4,913 students, and 650 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1030 and 1260.
What University of Detroit Mercy students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Detroit Mercy (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 248 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 139 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 133 |
| Business Administration and Management | 57 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences / Technology | 42 |
| Health Services Administration | 17 |
| Dental Hygiene / Hygienist | 17 |
| Social Work | 16 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of Detroit Mercy
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan: about 5 miles away
- Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan: about 7 miles away
- University of Michigan–Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan: about 8 miles away
- Oakland University, Rochester Hills, Michigan: about 18 miles away
- Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan: about 27 miles away
- University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Michigan: about 32 miles away
Colleges like University of Detroit Mercy
Smaller private universities with the same campus setting (big city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Augsburg University, Minneapolis, Minnesota: 2,494 undergraduates
- Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois: 2,849 undergraduates
- University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana: 3,005 undergraduates
- Concordia University–Saint Paul, Saint Paul, Minnesota: 3,018 undergraduates
- Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois: 3,096 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Detroit Mercy's acceptance rate? 75.4% for fall 2024: 4,913 of 6,514 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Detroit Mercy? $32,946 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to University of Detroit Mercy? About 2,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do University of Detroit Mercy students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1030–1260.
What is the campus setting at University of Detroit Mercy? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Detroit Mercy (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Detroit Mercy
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
