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University of Detroit Mercy
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  • 4 Year
  • DETROIT, MI

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade D+
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade C minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade C minus
  11. Student Life
    grade C
  12. Safety
    grade B+

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Detroit Mercy is an above-average private, Catholic university located in Detroit, Michigan. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,146 undergraduate students. The Detroit Mercy acceptance rate is 91%. Popular majors include Nursing, Biology, and Business. Graduating 73% of students, Detroit Mercy alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $45,100.

About

4001 W MCNICHOLS RD
DETROIT, MI 48221
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Horizon League

University of Detroit Mercy Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Detroit Mercy Admissions

Acceptance Rate
91%
Application Deadline
March 1
SAT Range
960-1230
ACT Range
21-26
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$18,197 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$21,483 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 45 responses
65%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 55 responses
55%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 55 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    55%
  • On Campus
    45%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,146 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,010
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
38%
Varsity Athletes
14%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 39 responses
  • Approachable
    54%
  • Commuter, goes home, and works a full time job.
    21%
  • Unique
    13%
  • Friendly, but unapproachable
    5%
  • Stressed
    5%
  • Outgoing
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
40%
Poll
33%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 60 responses
Poll
51%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 65 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 39 responses
  • Private school
    36%
  • Connected
    21%
  • Family
    18%
  • Well known; historical landmark
    13%
  • Expensive
    8%
  • Fast-paced
    3%
  • Terrible
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$47,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
73%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
96%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 28 responses

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