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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Detroit, MI 48221-3038

Surrounding communityLarge city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000)
Total Population45,381 (45,381 urban / N/A rural)
Households16,594 (2.68 people per house)
Families11,588 (3.23 people per family)
Pop. — African American43,140
Pop. — Asian231
Pop. — Pacific Islander25
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native409
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)2,094
Pop. — Other279
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduateDoctoral, professional dominant
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentMajority undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionNo

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force NoNo / No / No
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Detroit Mercy?

Ranks 264th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $25,050 $25,050 $25,050
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $570 $570 $570
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $615 $615 $615
FT Graduate Tuition $16,884 $16,884 $16,884
FT Graduate Required Fees $570 $570 $570
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $935 $935 $935
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $39,060 $39,060 $39,060
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $41,728 $41,728 $41,728
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $32,264 $32,264 $32,264

Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?

  In State Out of State
Dentistry Degree — Tuition $42,700 $42,700
Dentistry Degree — Required Fees $9,941 $9,941
Law Degree — Tuition $28,500 $28,500
Law Degree — Required Fees $80 $80

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $22,470 trend  $25,620 $22,470 trend  $25,620 $22,470 trend  $25,620
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $1,342 trend  $1,420
On-Campus – Room & Board $7,328 trend  $7,930
On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,522 trend  $4,090
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $8,955 trend  $9,464
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $4,312 trend  $5,224
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $4,312 trend  $5,224

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$25
Graduate Application Fee$30
First Professional Application Fee$50
Applicants 2,686 (931 male / 1,755 female)
Admitted 1,690 (649 male / 1,040 female)
Admission rate 63%
First-time Enrollment 530 (214 male / 316 female)
FT Enrollment 528 (213 male / 315 female)
PT Enrollment 2 (1 male / 1 female)
Total Enrollment5,528

Admission Criteria

What criteria does University of Detroit Mercy use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
College Prep. CompletionRecommended
RecommendationsRecommended
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRecommended
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does University of Detroit Mercy accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceYes
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Horizon League
NCAA Track & Field Conference Horizon League

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 545th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 92%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 26
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 25

SAT Test Admission

Ranks 310th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 5%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 550 / 630
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 500 / 630
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1050 / 1260

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareNo
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm Capacity955
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$4,640
Board Fee$3,290

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

University of Detroit Mercy Ranks 2994th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $3,403 212 pie   43%
State & Local Grant Aid $1,930 261 pie   52%
Institutional Grant Aid $10,316 498 pie   100%
Student Loan Aid $3,732 324 pie   65%
Any financial aid type   498 pie   100%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at University of Detroit Mercy?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
290212502
Black Non-Hispanic
3079241,231
Hispanic
5690146
Asian / Pacific Islander
76104180
American Indian / Alaskan Native
141933
White Non-Hispanic
1,2411,6922,933
Race Unknown
216287503
Total 2,200 3,328 5,528

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at University of Detroit Mercy?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
437
Black Non-Hispanic
4299141
Hispanic
81018
Asian / Pacific Islander
527
American Indian / Alaskan Native
224
White Non-Hispanic
11392205
Race Unknown
111829
Total 185 226 411

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Detroit Mercy.

  Men Women Total
97 102 199
10 148 158
75 64 139
38 42 80
36 33 69

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 2 3 5
Advanced General Dentistry (Cert 3 3
African-American/Black Studies
Arabic Language and Literature 1 2 1 4
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 1 4 1 1 1 30 38
Biochemistry 1 1 1 13 1 17
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 3 2 3 17 27
Business Administration and Management, General 37 33 1 1 56 11 139
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 2 1 3
Chemistry, General 4 3 4 1 12
Christian Studies 1 1
Civil Engineering, General 5 2 1 8 1 17
Clinical Psychology 3 1 17 1 22
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1 7 6 1 15
Computer Science 7 7 1 15
Computer and Information Sciences, General 42 12 10 5 69
Computer and Information Systems Security 1 1 5 4 11
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 2 1 1 4
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 1 2 3
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1 22 1 1 7 2 34
Curriculum and Instruction 14 6 1 21
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 5 1 4 39 1 50
Dentistry (DDS, DMD) 21 3 7 49 80
Developmental and Child Psychology 5 1 1 7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 2 3
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2 1 3
Economics, General 1 1
Education, General
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 4 1 2 7
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 8 1 7 16
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 13 1 1 5 3 23
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 5 5 1 6 17
Elementary Education and Teaching 3 1 1 5
Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert 4 4 8
Engineering, Other 3 1 5 6 15
English Language and Literature, General 4 1 6 1 12
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 1 1
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 1 1 11 1 14
French Language and Literature 1 1 1 3
Health Services Administration 1 9 1 1 8 1 21
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 1 1
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
History, General 1 2 1 3 7
Human Services, General 5 2 7
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 1 2 3
Italian Language and Literature 1 1
Japanese Language and Literature 1 1
Latin Language and Literature 1 1
Law (LL 16 11 3 10 157 2 199
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 1 1
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 3 5 1 9
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 13 4 17
Manufacturing Engineering 13 2 15
Mathematics Teacher Education 1 1 2
Mathematics, General 3 1 4
Mechanical Engineering 8 2 35 3 48
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nurse Anesthetist 1 1 18 2 22
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 5 1 15 21
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 8 33 1 5 103 8 158
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert 2 2 2 4 10
Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert 2 2 4
Philosophy 2 2
Physician Assistant 1 1 3 1 22 1 29
Political Science and Government, General 3 8 11
Portuguese Language and Literature
Pre-Law Studies 3 7 10
Psychology, General 4 1 5 10
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 6 2 1 9
Religion/Religious Studies 2 1 4 7
School Psychology 1 10 11
Secondary Education and Teaching
Security and Protective Services, Other 2 1 3
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Sciences, General
Social Studies Teacher Education 3 3
Social Work 6 2 2 10
Sociology 1 1 2
Spanish Language and Literature 2 2 1 11 16
Special Education and Teaching, General 1 1 2
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 6 1 4 1 12
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Waldorf/Steiner Teacher Education
Women's Studies 1 1 3 5
Total 175 302 28 50 9 785 70 1,419

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

University of Detroit Mercy Ranks 679th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $66,314 ($73,407 male / $58,290 female)
Number of FT Faculty 260 (138 male / 122 female)
Number of PT Faculty N/A
FT Faculty Ratio N/A
Total Benefits $4,715,309
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University of Detroit Mercy Summary

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University of Detroit Mercy (4001 W. Its origin dates back to 1877 with the founding of Detroit College by the Society of Jesus and to 1941 with the founding of Mercy College of Detroit by the Sisters of Mercy. In 1990, University of Detroit and Mercy College of Detroit merged to become University of Detroit Mercy. Mission Statement:The University of Detroit Mercy, a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, exists to provide excellent student-centered undergraduate and graduate education in an urban context. Vision Statement: The University of Detroit Mercy will be recognized as a premier private university in the Great Lakes (North America) region, distinguished by graduates who lead and serve in their communities. UDM is comprised of seven colleges and schools: the School of Architecture, College of Business Administration, School of Dentistry, College of Engineering and Science, College of Health Professions/McAuley School of Nursing, School of Law, and College of Liberal Arts and Education. Men’s Coach Perry Watson led a successful program at Detroit’s Southwestern High School before coming to UDM and maintains strong recruiting ties within the city’s public league. Dick Vitale, ESPN’s most well-known college basketball commentator, was the Detroit men’s basketball Head Coach for four seasons (1973-1977) before becoming the school’s Athletics Director 1977-78.

University of Detroit Mercy Academics

University of Detroit Mercy is unique in its study options. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. For one thing, the university has a Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Washington Semester and Weekend College. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at University of Detroit Mercy.

Education:
Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Education – General, Education of Emotionally Handicapped, Education of Mentally Handicapped, Elementary Education, History Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Mathematics Education, Reading Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Special Education, Waldorf/Steiner Teacher Education
English Language and Literature:
Creative Writing, English, English Language & Literature – General, Speech/Rhetorical Studies, Technical/Business Writing
Psychology:
Psychology – General
Communications & Journalism:
Broadcast Journalism, Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism, Public Relations
School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Drama/Theater Arts
Computer Science:
Computer Science, Computer Systems Analysis, Computer/Information Sciences – General
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Dental Hygiene, Nursing (RN), Predentistry, Premedicine, Substance Abuse Counseling
Public Administration and Service:
Social Work
History:
History – General
Mathematics:
Applied Mathematics, Mathematics – General
Security and Protective Services:
Criminal Justice Studies, Law Enforcement Administration, Police Science
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry
Popular majors:
seventy-four percent health professions, fifteen percent business per marketing, ten percent law
Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Biochemistry, Biology
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Marketing Management
Philosphy and Religion:
Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
Social Sciences:
Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology

The cost per credit hour (overall) was $535 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. In addition, for international students, the application fee is 50. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of April.

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University of Detroit Mercy Admissions

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Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 69%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, though this may be did not report the exact number of transfer students.

For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of April. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 1st of August. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. The regular application is due the 1st of July. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of July and

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University of Detroit Mercy Financial Aid

Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Minority Status and State/District Residency. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Athletics, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama and Religious Affiliation. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.

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University of Detroit Mercy Students

The university is a Private, University, Four-year, Roman Catholic Church, Coed, where 69 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. University of Detroit Mercy offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and First Professional degrees. Additionally, it is part of an Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus. Further, the student body consists of ninety-two percent in-state students, eight percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, fifty-four percent women, forty-six percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, three percent asian per pacific islander, twenty-five percent black per non-hispanic, seven percent hispanic, sixty-two percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, two percent race per ethnicity unreported, thirty-one percent in top 10th of graduating class, sixty-three percent in top quarter of graduating class and eighty-five percent in top half of graduating class. The school’s size is approximately two thousand, eight hundred and ninety-two degree-seeking undergrads, five hundred and two first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one thousand, seven hundred and forty-six graduate enrollment.

This school features the Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus.

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University of Detroit Mercy Athletics

The Detroit Titans are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

  • Men’s Intramural Baseball
  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
  • Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
  • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
  • Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
  • Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball

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