University of Detroit Mercy

University of Detroit Mercy is a private institution that was founded in 1877. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,156 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 80 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Detroit Mercy's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #185. Its tuition and fees are $31,058.

The University of Detroit Mercy is a Catholic school in Michigan that emphasizes community outreach. Many curricular and athletic programs incorporate service activities, in addition to efforts through the school’s Leadership Development Institute and University Outreach projects. Students can also choose to get involved in about 50 clubs and organizations. The Detroit Titans compete in the NCAA Division I Horizon League. Students aren’t required to live on campus, though housing options exist for those who wish to do so.

Graduate students can check out degree programs through the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, College of Engineering & Science, College of Business Administration, and College of Health Professions, among other academic departments. Notable alumni of the University of Detroit Mercy include Marlena Peleo-Lazar, chief creative director for McDonald’s Corporation, and Rick Sylvain, print and news media publicity director for Walt Disney World.