# University of Detroit Mercy

Private nonprofit college in Detroit, MI. IPEDS ID 169716.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-detroit-mercy · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-detroit-mercy.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 75% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $15,232 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 67%; beats 79% of MI colleges and 74% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $71,030; beats 92% of MI colleges and 86% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,950

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,088 |
| 30-48k | $11,290 |
| 48-75k | $14,173 |
| 75-110k | $15,584 |
| 110k+ | $21,691 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.25 years on average (53% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $71,030 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,088 | $55,624 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,290 | $47,983 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $14,173 | $60,235 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $15,584 | $66,232 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $21,691 | $92,187 | 2.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $42,211
- Tuition and fees: $32,946
- Housing and meals: $10,738; books: $1,376

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 520–630; SAT math: 510–630; ACT: 22–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 5,750 applicants, 4,608 admitted, 552 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 75%, ACT 22–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 80%, ACT 22–28 (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2025-26 (Fall 2025)
- Very important: rigor, gpa; important: class rank, test scores, essay, recommendations, interview, extracurriculars, character, volunteer; considered: talent, first generation, alumni relation, work experience, interest
- Early decision: no; early action: yes; waitlist: no
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 3.68
- Aid (full-time first-years): average 81.17% of need met; 126 of 453 with need fully met; merit aid to students without need: 187 students, average $15,540
- Source: https://www.udmercy.edu/academics/academic-affairs/research/files/cds/2526_UDM_CDS.pdf

## Majors (44 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $78,552 | $104,683 | not reported |
| Biology | $19,882 | $91,888 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration | $37,972 | $89,540 | $22,735 |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | $86,600 | not reported |
| Nursing | $75,063 | $81,602 | $29,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $50,234 | $63,364 | $23,593 |
| Architecture | not reported | $62,939 | $27,000 |
| Public Health | $35,598 | $55,002 | $30,944 |
| Social Work | not reported | $50,535 | $52,651 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Architectural Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Civil Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | $25,000 |
| Psychology (Research) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $97,280 (Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI), $94,300 (MI), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $100,570 (Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI), $93,640 (MI), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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