University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI · Private
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University of Detroit Mercy admitted 75.4% of applicants university-wide (4,913 of 6,514).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 75.4% | 4,913 | 6,514 |
| In-state | 70.0% | 2,100 | 3,000 |
| Out-of-state | 70.0% | 700 | 1,000 |
| International applicants | 80.0% | 400 | 500 |
| Men | 67.9% | 1,715 | 2,527 |
| Women | 80.7% | 3,189 | 3,950 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 4,913 admitted students, 650 enrolled (13.2% yield).
University of Detroit Mercy U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1030–1260
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–28
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Detroit Mercy U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $60,638/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $32,946 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $60,638 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $60,638/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $13,088 |
| $30k–48k | $11,290 |
| $48k–75k | $14,173 |
| $75k–110k | $15,584 |
| Over $110k | $21,691 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $24,000 per year (Presidential)
- Academic Excellence Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Titan Merit Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Detroit Mercy Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $24,000 per year (International Aid)
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $24,000 per year (Presidential)
- Academic Excellence Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Titan Merit Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
University of Detroit Mercy U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- High school transcript
- 250-word essay on any topic
- Letter of recommendation
- Transcript evaluation from NACES or AICE member
- CV or resume
- Application fee
International applicants
- High school transcript
- 250-word essay on any topic
- Letter of recommendation
- Transcript evaluation from NACES or AICE member
- CV or resume
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Detroit Mercy · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $71,030
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 67.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 83%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,250
- At graduation
University of Detroit Mercy · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #183
- WSJ: #36
- Forbes: #282
- Niche: #535
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
University of Detroit Mercy U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Engineering (45%), Biological & life sciences (18%), Business & marketing (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Detroit Mercy U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.