More selective than 56% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
50% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 10% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Detroit Mercy over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
University of Detroit Mercy SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Detroit Mercy is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520 | 630 |
| SAT math | 510 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1030 | 1260 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Detroit Mercy admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 75% | 520–630 | 510–630 | 22–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 80% | 510–630 | 510–630 | 22–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Detroit Mercy compared with other Michigan colleges?
University of Detroit Mercy has the 19th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Calvin University | 71% | 74% | $22,992 |
| 16 | Saginaw Valley State University | 72% | 48% | $10,775 |
| 17 | Adrian College | 73% | 48% | $25,368 |
| 18 | Kalamazoo College | 75% | 76% | $19,072 |
| 19 | University of Detroit Mercy | 75% | 67% | $15,232 |
| 20 | Cornerstone University | 78% | 62% | $20,301 |
| 21 | Kettering University | 79% | 71% | $34,660 |
| 22 | Hope College | 79% | 80% | $27,182 |
| 23 | Eastern Michigan University | 80% | 46% | $15,407 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Detroit Mercy
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Detroit Mercy admissions questions
What is the University of Detroit Mercy acceptance rate?
University of Detroit Mercy accepts 75% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,608 of 5,750 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Detroit Mercy require the SAT or ACT?
University of Detroit Mercy considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 50% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Detroit Mercy?
The middle 50% of University of Detroit Mercy enrolled first-year students scored 1030–1260 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Detroit Mercy?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (552 of 4,608).
Is University of Detroit Mercy getting harder to get into?
University of Detroit Mercy accepted 75% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 80% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Detroit Mercy overview