University
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
2,646
Students
33,808
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
3561/4542
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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University of Detroit Mercy is a University institution located in Detroit, MI, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
4001 West McNichols Road
Detroit, MI 48221-3038
United States
Detroit, MI 48221-3038
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architecture |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Social Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Special Education&-individuals With Emotional Disturbances |
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| Special Education&-individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Architectural Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Computer Software Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| Manufacturing Engineering |
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| Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Dental Hygiene |
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| Health And Medical Administrative Services Related |
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| Health Information/medical Records Administration |
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| Health Services Administration |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Natural Sciences |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Developmental And Child Psychology |
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| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions Related |
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| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Economics Related |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,542
Applied
3,561
Accepted
2,646
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,926
Females Applied
2,261
Females Accepted
77%
Male Admissions
1,600
Males Applied
1,300
Males Accepted
81%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.59
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| Recommended |
Interview One recommendation |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| ACT Composite | 24 | 22 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
28,000
Fees
9,736
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees Alumni |
Financial Aid
33,808
Avg. Financial Aid Package
36,737
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
21,475
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,766
Avg. Loan Aid
20,196
Avg. Grant Aid
26,032
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
76%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
9%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,646
Total undergrad students
6%
International Students
5%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.18% |
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| Black or African American | 13.11% |
| White or Caucasian | 60.47% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.26% |
| Asian | 5.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.11% |
| Two or more races | 2.8% |
| Other | 7.03% |
Gender
Male (36.43%)
Female (63.57%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 31% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Midnight Bike Ride, Ultimate Talent Show and Homecoming Casino Night
Midnight Bike Ride, Ultimate Talent Show and Homecoming Casino Night
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Most popular organizations:
Alpha Phi Omega, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Pre-Dentistry Club and Greek Organizations - NPC, NIC, and NPHC
Alpha Phi Omega, Biology Club, Chemistry Club, Pre-Dentistry Club and Greek Organizations - NPC, NIC, and NPHC
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Fencing | No | Division 1 | |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | |
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| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Fencing | No | Division 1 | |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | No | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Faculty
790
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 345
Part-time - 445
Male - 382
Female - 408