Overview

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
United States

Contact Phone: 313-993-1000

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Emotional Disturbances
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Health And Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health Services Administration
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Natural Sciences
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Developmental And Child Psychology
Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Economics, Other
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,985

Applied

3,168

Accepted

2,633

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,588

Females Applied

2,042

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,397

Males Applied

1,126

Males Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.65

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Recommended	Interview One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	March 1st	October 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	575	520	620
SAT Math	580	530	640
ACT Composite	25	22	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

30,154

Private

Fees

10,240

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees Alumni

Financial Aid

23,682

Avg. Financial Aid Package

25,725

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,638

Avg. Loan Aid

12,353

Avg. Grant Aid

19,209

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

68%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,633

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

6%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.35%
Black or African American	13.24%
White or Caucasian	59.12%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.29%
Asian	6.56%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	2.19%
Other	5.69%

Gender

Male (37.56%)

Female (62.44%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	98%

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

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

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
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
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
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

703

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 315

Part-time - 388

Male - 327

Female - 376