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University of Detroit Mercy is a medium, four-year, primarily nonresidential, private not-for-profit school with 5,725 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1990 and is one of the 13 schools located in Detroit, Michigan.

University of Detroit Mercy is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
89
University of Detroit Mercy will give you the opportunity to get a several-month certificate, 1-year certificate, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, doctoral degree, first-professional degree, or first-professional certificate.

University of Detroit Mercy implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 89 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Law, Dental, Management, and Business. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.

Student Retention
77%
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

University of Detroit Mercy student retention rate is fair at 77% (above Michigan average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Students to Faculty Ratio
21 : 1
The graduation rate at University of Detroit Mercy is below average: 55%.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at University of Detroit Mercy is decent, 21:1. Find out more on faculty at this college in the Faculty Info report.

Tuition and Loans



FAFSA Code
for 2010/11
002323
If you wish to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for University of Detroit Mercy is 002323. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides financial aid to eligible students and families. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

Tuition and fees per year
$27,400
It is quite easy to get approved for a loan at University of Detroit Mercy, as 64% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $4,100.

Average tuition price is very high, around $26,800 per year. The additional fees at University of Detroit Mercy beyond tuition are nearly $600, which makes it a total of $27,400 per academic year.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
64%
This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

According to government data, 3,173 applications were submitted and 2,020 were accepted (64%); so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at University of Detroit Mercy is $25.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or required fees. In addition, the application fee is not refundable if the student is not accepted to the college.

The graduate application fee is $30.00. The first-professional application fee is $50.00.

If you would like to request more details about admission at University of Detroit Mercy, call this school's general information office at (313) 993-1000 or check University of Detroit Mercy Website.

Opportunities and Services



Videos
Available
14
University of Detroit Mercy provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Detroit Mercy, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

University of Detroit Mercy provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,000 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, around $4,800 annually.

Crime and Safety



Safety
Grade
C
Based on the college crime data, University of Detroit Mercy appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Detroit. Other cities to get an education from near University of Detroit Mercy are Ferndale, Royal Oak, Madison Heights, Southfield, and Clawson.

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University of Detroit Mercy Location and Maps



Post Address: University of Detroit Mercy, 4001 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, Michigan 48221-3038, USA
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