Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
| Online | udmercy.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) is a private Catholic institution located in northwest Detroit, Michigan, operating across three campuses in the metropolitan area. Founded in 1877 by the Jesuits as Detroit College, the university acquired its current identity after merging with Mercy College of Detroit in 1990. The main McNichols Campus features distinctive Gothic and modernist architecture across its 70-acre urban setting, while the Corktown Campus houses the dental school and the Riverfront Campus contains the law school. UDM maintains a comprehensive academic portfolio with particular strengths in nursing, engineering, architecture, and pre-professional programs, operating under both Jesuit and Mercy educational traditions. The university provides traditional residence halls primarily for undergraduate students, while competing in NCAA Division I athletics as the Detroit Mercy Titans, notably in men's and women's basketball.
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Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Detroit Mercy within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#277 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#204 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Michigan
#117 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1260 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.67 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,376 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $10,738 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,076 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,490 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 51% |
| Business | 9% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Engineering | 4% |
| Social Sciences | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169716 IPEDS survey data for University of Detroit Mercy.
Current students may use the University of Detroit Mercy GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025