UDM Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 75.42%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1120. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $32,946
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at UDM:
- Total Enrollment: 5,587, including 101 online students
- 3,422 Undergraduate, 2,165 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.4% men, 56.6% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 67%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 23%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 83%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 113 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 15 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 47 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UDM Overview
University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Detroit, MI. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The UDM's tuition & fees is $32,946 for the academic year 2024-2025. 65% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $22,204.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,587 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
UDM's acceptance rate is 75.42% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.23%. The median SAT score is 1120 and the ACT score is 26.
UDM ranked 18th in Michigan Colleges rankings. University of Detroit Mercy is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Detroit Mercy is $32,946. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $22,544.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $33,605 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $22,842.
| Undergraduate | $32,946 |
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| Graduate | $22,544 |
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| Undergraduate | $33,605 |
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| Graduate | $22,842 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Detroit Mercy offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at UDM
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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