C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
83/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Detroit Mercy

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Detroit, Michigan 48221
🌐 https://www.udmercy.edu/
University of Detroit Mercy — acceptance rate 80%, tuition $32,300
University of Detroit Mercy — acceptance rate 80%, tuition $32,300
University of Detroit Mercy campus, Detroit, MI
University of Detroit Mercy campus, Detroit, MI. Photo: Pfretz13, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
79/100
Affordability
F
28/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
A
85/100
Prestige
C
43/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,528
Total Enrollment
68%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
80%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Detroit Mercy, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$71,030
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$64,534
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,250
Median debt at graduation
67.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,134
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
26.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 90th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Detroit Mercy

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Mechanical Engineering$78,552$104,683+14%#19 of 318#13—
Biology$19,882$91,888+61%#5 of 841#2$20,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations$37,972$89,540+31%#57 of 1176#42$21,500
Management Information Systems and Services—$86,600+4%#68 of 166#53—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,063$81,602-8%#663 of 966#553$25,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$50,234$63,364-7%#58 of 76#54$22,032
Architecture—$62,939-6%#59 of 78#46$26,500
Public Health$35,598$55,002-6%#128 of 215#103$25,191
Social Work—$50,535-2%#249 of 420#211$30,250

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Detroit Mercy Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $134,991
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,257/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 48238 (17.7% cap, Detroit)

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🏆 Where University of Detroit Mercy Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#20
Health Services Administration
of 30 schools
#23
School Psychology
of 45 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $32,300 $32,300
Total Cost (On-Campus) $47,490 $47,490

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
39%
Receive Pell Grants
37%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

5,528
Total Students
56%
Women
83%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 42%
Hispanic 9%
Black 9%
Asian 7%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 25%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 63%
Hybrid (Some Online) 35%
Fully Online 2%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 83%
25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Detroit Mercy?
University of Detroit Mercy has an acceptance rate of 80%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Detroit Mercy?
Tuition at University of Detroit Mercy is $32,300 for in-state students and $32,300 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at University of Detroit Mercy?
The graduation rate at University of Detroit Mercy is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is University of Detroit Mercy a good school?
University of Detroit Mercy has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Detroit Mercy?
University of Detroit Mercy has a total enrollment of 5,528 students. Most students (83%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology