Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $42,211. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $32,946 |
| Housing & meals | $10,738 |
| Books & supplies | $1,376 |
| Personal & travel | $3,076 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,925 |
| Total cost of attendance | $42,211 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
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University of Detroit Mercy net price compared with other Michigan colleges
University of Detroit Mercy has the 22nd-lowest average net price of 48 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Baker College | $13,157 | 36% | $35,833 |
| 19 | Northern Michigan University | $14,085 | 52% | $47,107 |
| 20 | Michigan Technological University | $14,182 | 68% | $78,198 |
| 21 | Albion College | $14,301 | 62% | $58,799 |
| 22 | University of Detroit Mercy | $15,232 | 67% | $71,030 |
| 23 | Western Michigan University | $15,273 | 58% | $53,562 |
| 24 | Eastern Michigan University | $15,407 | 46% | $51,793 |
| 25 | Great Lakes Christian College | $15,524 | 36% | $31,053 |
| 26 | Kuyper College | $15,644 | 50% | $41,066 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Michigan colleges →
Why University of Detroit Mercy costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Detroit Mercy | 75% | $15,232 | 67% | $71,030 | This school |
| Cornerstone University | 78% | $20,301 | 62% | $47,314 | |
| Kettering University | 79% | $34,660 | 71% | $94,823 | |
| Calvin University | 71% | $22,992 | 74% | $58,375 | |
| Kalamazoo College | 75% | $19,072 | 76% | $65,590 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Detroit Mercy would cost you $5,069 less per year than Cornerstone University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Detroit Mercy, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$9,946).
- University of Detroit Mercy gives aided families $5,237 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Michigan resident | University of Detroit Mercy | Cornerstone University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $32,946 | $23,000 | +$9,946 |
| Books & supplies | $1,376 | $840 | +$536 |
| Housing & meals | $10,738 | $12,200 | −$1,462 |
| Personal & travel | $3,076 | $2,330 | +$746 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,925 | +$3,673 | −$9,598 |
| Sticker price | $42,211 | $42,043 | +$168 |
| Average grants | −$26,979 | −$21,742 | −$5,237 |
| You pay | $15,232 | $20,301 | −$5,069 |
“+” means University of Detroit Mercy costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
University of Detroit Mercy cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Detroit Mercy?
Tuition and fees are $32,946 a year.
What is the total cost of attending University of Detroit Mercy?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $42,211 a year.
What do families actually pay at University of Detroit Mercy?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $15,232 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $13,088; $48–75k pay $14,173; $110k+ pay $21,691.
How much debt do University of Detroit Mercy graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,950, and 3.5% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Detroit Mercy overview