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University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, MI·Private·~75% acceptance

University of Detroit Mercy is a private university in Detroit, MI. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 75% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $15,232 per year. About 68% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $71,030 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$15,232/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $42,211
Aid cuts ~$26,979/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
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Nov 1
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.41–3.91
SAT (middle 50%)1030–1260
ACT (middle 50%)22–28
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
68%
graduation rate
83%
freshman retention
$64,534
median earnings, 6yr
$71,030
median earnings, 10yr
How Detroit Mercy reads an application

What Detroit Mercy requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)Other test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what Detroit Mercy requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Detroit Mercy's acceptance rate?
University of Detroit Mercy admits about 75% of applicants.
How much does University of Detroit Mercy cost?
At University of Detroit Mercy, the average net price after aid is about $15,232 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $42,211 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Detroit Mercy?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1030–1260 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT.
What are University of Detroit Mercy's application deadlines?
University of Detroit Mercy's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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