About University of Detroit Mercy
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
5,111
Website
www.udmercy.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
The ranking of a particular university helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. It is generally considered that the ranking of any university helps a prospective student in a lot of ways. While taking admission to a particular college/university, its ranking helps the student determine various factors that include its research excellence, the performance of its students after completion of the degree, student experience, and academic success. The rankings by US News and Forbes are considered trustworthy by applicants as well as experts. University of Detroit Mercy, however, doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of US News and Forbes.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Mar
Acceptance Rate
83%
SAT Range
1050 - 1250
ACT Range
21 - 27
Application Fee
FALSE$
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. The SAT score in the range of 1060-1250 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to University of Detroit Mercy, must score 24 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 21 are also given admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 4001 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, Michigan 48221-3038. To gather more information, they can call them at (313) 993-1000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$22,016
Average Annual Cost
$28,000
Books And Supplies
$1,230
Room And Board
$9,736
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,260
Total One Year Cost
$41,226
The next two things to keep in mind before applying to UDM are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $45,124. The average annual tuition cost ($28,840), books and supplies ($1,240), room and boarding ($9,990), and budget for other expenses ($5,086) are all included in this cost. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
83%
Part-Time Retention Rate
71%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$217
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
338 Graduates
Biology, General
76 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
30 Graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied...
28 Graduates
Architecture
26 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
22 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
17 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
16 Graduates
Public Health
16 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
14 Graduates
Psychology, General
12 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
9 Graduates
Political Science and Government
9 Graduates
Economics
8 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
6 Graduates
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...
6 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
6 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
6 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
6 Graduates
History
5 Graduates
Non-Professional General Legal Stud...
5 Graduates
Social Work
5 Graduates
Chemistry
4 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
4 Graduates
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Lan...
4 Graduates
Research and Experimental Psycholog...
4 Graduates
Civil Engineering
3 Graduates
Computer Engineering
3 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
3 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
3 Graduates
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automat...
3 Graduates
Philosophy
3 Graduates
Architectural Engineering
1 Graduates
Engineering, General
1 Graduates
Mathematics
1 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
1 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
1 Graduates
Sociology
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,880
Socio-Economic Diversity
30%
Part-time
13%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$64,142 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 61% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
61%
Undergrads in College Housing
31%
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Tommy Titan
School Colors
red, white, and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
153
Total Female Athletes
137
Intramural Sports
N/A
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Basketball
Fencing
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Fencing
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $9,990 per year for living on campus. Several dining and meal plan options are available for the students at UDM. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At UDM, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 38% and 62%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,100/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$47,100/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$197 - 340
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$32,387
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$6,084
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$1,959
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$29,049
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$38,088
$30K - $48K
$36,386
$48K - $75K
$33,186
$75K - $110K
$32,163
> $110K
$29,067
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$1,289,031
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$8,652,357
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at UDM to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $6,311, whereas the financial aid is $15,751. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $2,375 as well as institutional aid worth $15,751. At UDM, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $1,289,031 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $8,652,357.
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