University of Detroit Mercy is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Detroit, Michigan with 2,438 undergraduates. It admits 75% of applicants, costs an average of $13,469 a year after grants and graduates 74% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Detroit Mercy acceptance rate and admissions
University of Detroit Mercy admitted 75% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 520 to 630, math 510 to 630). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of Detroit Mercy application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on University of Detroit Mercy’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
University of Detroit Mercy tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $33,604 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $11,280 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $42,754 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $13,469 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $13,469 a year after grants and scholarships, $29,285 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run University of Detroit Mercy's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
University of Detroit Mercy graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 74% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $74,106 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $20,103 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 27% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Detroit Mercy majors and what graduates earn
University of Detroit Mercy awarded bachelor's degrees in 35 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from mechanical engineering ($104,683).
All 35 majors at University of Detroit Mercy
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Detroit Mercy
31 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 31 graduate programs
Students and location
- 2,438 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 64% women, 36% men
- 12 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Detroit Mercy?
University of Detroit Mercy admitted 75% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Detroit Mercy cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $33,604. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $13,469 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for University of Detroit Mercy?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 520 to 630 in reading and writing and 510 to 630 in math, and 22 to 28 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is University of Detroit Mercy test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Detroit Mercy reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Detroit Mercy?
74% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Detroit Mercy graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $74,106 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.