University of Detroit Mercy: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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University of Detroit Mercy is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,360 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1990 and is one of the 10 colleges located in Detroit, Michigan.

University of Detroit Mercy is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at University of Detroit Mercy.

Majors
Offered
69
University of Detroit Mercy follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 69 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Dental, Law, Engineering, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Detroit Mercy is high at 85% (well above Michigan average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
85%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Detroit Mercy is good - 73%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Detroit Mercy is good, 11:1. Learn more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - about $31,100 annually. The additional fees at University of Detroit Mercy beyond tuition are approximately $600; this makes it a total of $31,700 annually.

Read the details about University of Detroit Mercy additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
91%
Easy
According to government data, 5,163 applications were submitted and 4,674 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Detroit Mercy in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,700
Medium
University of Detroit Mercy provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful 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 find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
University of Detroit Mercy provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,000 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- roughly $5,700 per year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Detroit Mercy. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of Detroit Mercy appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Detroit Mercy Location and Address

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