Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Detroit Mercy is $32,300. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.00% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,319.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $33,592 , a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
UDM Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$31,058$13,272
2023-2024$32,300$13,814
Change % 2023-20244.00%4.08%
2024-2025$33,592$14,378

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $22,250. The graduate tuition has been risen by 2.89% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,991.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $22,892 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
UDM Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$21,626$13,272
2023-2024$22,250$13,814
Change % 2023-20242.89%4.08%
2024-2025$22,892$14,378

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UDM. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,209. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,802.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,163
2023-2024$1,209
2024-2025$1,257
Graduate2022-2023$1,751
2023-2024$1,802
2024-2025$1,854

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,814 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.08% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 8.36% compared to the previous year.
The UDM's 2024 on-campus COA is $47,490 and off-campus COA is $55,290.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UDM
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$32,300
Room & Board$10,738$12,198
Personal Expenses$3,076$9,416
Books & Supplies$1,376
Cost of Attendance$47,490$55,290
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

UDM Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UDM?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UDM is $136,192.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
UDM 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$32,985$33,684$34,397$35,126$136,192
Class of 2029Fall 2025$33,684$34,397$35,126$35,871$139,078
Class of 2030Fall 2026$34,397$35,126$35,871$36,631$142,025
Class of 2031Fall 2027$35,126$35,871$36,631$37,407$145,035
Class of 2032Fall 2028$35,871$36,631$37,407$38,200$148,108

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $199,659.
UDM 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$48,441$49,410$50,399$51,409$199,659
Class of 2029Fall 2025$49,410$50,399$51,409$52,438$203,657
Class of 2030Fall 2026$50,399$51,409$52,438$53,489$207,735
Class of 2031Fall 2027$51,409$52,438$53,489$54,560$211,896
Class of 2032Fall 2028$52,438$53,489$54,560$55,654$216,141

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 78% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $121,479.
UDM 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$28,896$29,865$30,854$31,864$121,479
Class of 2029Fall 2025$29,865$30,854$31,864$32,893$125,477
Class of 2030Fall 2026$30,854$31,864$32,893$33,944$129,555
Class of 2031Fall 2027$31,864$32,893$33,944$35,015$133,716
Class of 2032Fall 2028$32,893$33,944$35,015$36,109$137,961

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between University of Detroit Mercy and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to UDM
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Detroit Mercy$32,300
Cleveland State University$12,613$17,973
University of Illinois Chicago$14,338$29,360
Northern Kentucky University$10,896$21,480
Wright State University-Main Campus$11,188$20,606
Oakland University$14,694$23,188

College Cost Explorer

The following tool gives a comprehensice way to explore tuition and other college expenses year by year. It provides the past 5 years' colleges costs so that you can check increase rate and estimate future year cost. In addition, financial aid data including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans is also available for the past five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college cost at University of Detroit Mercy.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
University of Detroit Mercy 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$32,300$1,376 $13,814
Graduate$22,250 $1,376$13,814
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