University of Detroit Mercy, MI
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
University of Detroit Mercy Rankings
Affordability58
Selectivity42
Retention60
Graduation34
Earnings63
Diversity62
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Detroit Mercy
83%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
17%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture4%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Business, Management, Marketing8%
Communication, Journalism2%
Education1%
Engineering12%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics4%
Health Professions and Related Programs48%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology2%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences1%
Admissions
Getting into University of Detroit Mercy
83%
Admission Rate
575
Median SAT Math
575
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–630
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)530–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Detroit Mercy
$28K
In-State Tuition
$28K
Out-of-State Tuition
$54K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Detroit Mercy
53%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
69%
Repayment Rate
$252
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 57% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 20% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $21K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $42K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 60% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 69% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 70% | 45% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 67% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Detroit Mercy
83%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 53% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 64% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 67% | 55% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 64% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 48% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 35% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 36% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 68% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 36% | 34% | 44% |
| Other race | 33% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Detroit Mercy
93%
Employment Rate
$45K
Median Salary
$29K
25 Pctl Salary
$61K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $29K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $45K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $61K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $74K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $45K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $47K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $47K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Detroit Mercy
2,754
Undergraduates
66%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
2,231
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 63% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 37% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 13% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 61% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 8% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 42% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 30% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
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