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University of Detroit Mercy University of Detroit Mercy
4001 W McNichols Rd
Detroit, MI, 48221

P: (800) 635-5020
www.udmercy.edu


Fast Facts
University of Detroit Mercy is Michigan’s largest and most comprehensive Catholic university. Sponsored by the Society of Jesus and the Religious Sisters of Mercy, UDM offers 100 academic degrees and programs through seven schools and colleges which include nationally recognized programs in architecture, engineering, digital media studies, nursing, pre-med, and business. UDM offers the challenge, support, and hands-on experience needed to pursue a successful career. Our approach to education is to integrate the intellectual, spiritual, ethical, and social development of students, and our faculty is committed to a classroom environment that promotes educational excellence and academic exchange. UDM’s education is enhanced by the culture, entertainment, and athletic events of the city of Detroit, and is consistently ranked in the top tier of Regional Universities in the Midwest.


STUDENT PROFILE

 # of degree-seeking undergraduates  5,534
 % male/female    40/60
 % African American    11
 % American Indian or Alaska Native  1
 % Asian or Pacific Islander  4
 % Hispanic  4
 % White  n/a
 % International  4
 % Pell grant recipients    47

First-generation and minority alumni Allison Payne, ‘85, News Anchor WGN TV Channel 9; Rainy Hamilton, ‘78, President - Hamilton Anderson Association; Willie Green, ‘03, NBA Player; Daniel Roma, ‘84, CFO - National Coney Island; Laura Soave, ‘00, Head of Fiat Brant, N.A. –Chrysler Group LLC
 
ACADEMICS
 full-time faculty            328
 full-time minority faculty  n/a
 student-faculty ratio  14:1
 average class size  20
 % first-year retention rate  81
 % graduation rate (6 years)  n/a
Popular majors Nursing, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Pre-Med, Pre-Dent, Pre-PA

CAMPUS LIFE
 % live on campus (% freshmen)  42 (n/a)
Multicultural student clubs and organizations National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Muslim Student Association (MSA), Arab Cultural Society (ACS), Chinese Student Association, International Student Union (ISU), Chaldean American Student Association (CASA), Hispanic American Student Association (HASA), Indian Student Association, African American Student Organization Athletics NCAA Division I, Horizon League More on Athletics…
 
ADMISSIONS
 # of applicants  3,324
 % accepted     63
 # of first-year students enrolled  564
 SAT Critical Reading (middle 50%)     n/a
 SAT Math (middle 50%)     n/a
 SAT Writing (middle 50%)  n/a
 ACT (middle 50%)  18-26
 average HS GPA    3.45
 Deadlines  
 regular admission  rolling
 application fee (online)  $0 ($0)
 fee waiver for applicants with financial need    yes
 
For more information regarding admissions, please visit UDM’s Admissions homepage.

COST & AID
 tuition  $30,662 
 room & board    $8,400
 total need-based institutional scholarships/grants     $27,700,000
 % of students apply for need-based aid    82
 % receiving need-based scholarship/grant aid              74
 % receiving aid whose need was fully met      23
 average aid package  $24,000
 average student loan debt upon graduation     $25,000
 
For more information regarding financial aid, please visit UDM’s Financial Aid homepage.
 
When applying for Financial Aid, file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1. 
 
Scholarships 
UDM has a wide variety of scholarships, need and merit-based. For a complete listing of scholarships, please visit UDM’s Scholarships homepage. 
 

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