University of Detroit Mercy

https://www.udmercy.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $32,946
    2% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $16,790
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    75.4%
    6,514 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    5,587
    72.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    67.2%
    379 Graduates

    About

    University of Detroit Mercy is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, MI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Detroit Mercy were General Engineering (248 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (139 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (133 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,740 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Detroit Mercy. 57% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (772 degrees), 4.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (156 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at University of Detroit Mercy is $32,946, which is $1,026 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Detroit Mercy is $32,946, which is $1,026 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,790.

    In 2024, 65% of undergraduate students attending University of Detroit Mercy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $32,946
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Detroit Mercy was $32,946. The cost of tuition at University of Detroit Mercy is $1,026 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $16,790
    2024 Value
    6.65%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 University of Detroit Mercy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,790. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Detroit Mercy grew by 6.65%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,468
    Room and Board
    $1,376
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Detroit Mercy was of $11,468 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.86% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,376. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.83% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    65%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    26%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    65% of undergraduate students at University of Detroit Mercy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 8.45% with respect to 2023, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    University of Detroit Mercy received 6,514 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 13.3% annual growth. Out of those 6,514 applicants, 4,913 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.4% acceptance rate.

    There were 5,587 students enrolled at University of Detroit Mercy in 2024. 51% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    University of Detroit Mercy has an overall enrollment yield of 13.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    75.4%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    4,913
    Accepted Out of 6,514

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Detroit Mercy was 75.4% (4,913 admissions from 6,514 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 80.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 13.3%, while admissions grew by 6.62%.

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    SAT Scores

    51%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    329
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    51% of enrolled first-time students at University of Detroit Mercy in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    University of Detroit Mercy had a total enrollment of 5,587 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Detroit Mercy is 4,038 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,549. This means that 72.3% of students enrolled at University of Detroit Mercy are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at University of Detroit Mercy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.2% White, 8.7% Black or African American, 6.94% Asian, 6.77% Hispanic or Latino, 2.34% Two or More Races, 0.179% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0358% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at University of Detroit Mercy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.5%), followed by White Male (20.9%) and Black or African American Female (7.23%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.6%), followed by White Male (15.8%) and Asian Female (5.36%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    72.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at University of Detroit Mercy in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,587 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Detroit Mercy is 4,038 and the part-time enrollment is 1,549. This means that 72.3% of students enrolled at University of Detroit Mercy are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    83%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Detroit Mercy was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Detroit Mercy had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,412 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      486 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      388 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at University of Detroit Mercy is 43.2% White, 8.7% Black or African American, 6.94% Asian, 6.77% Hispanic or Latino, 2.34% Two or More Races, 0.179% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0358% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 403 students (7.21%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 244 more women than men received degrees from University of Detroit Mercy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Detroit Mercy is white (772 degrees awarded). There were 4.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (156 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Detroit Mercy is General Engineering (248 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (139 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (133 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Detroit Mercy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (74 degrees awarded), Legal (227 degrees), and Engineering (341 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Detroit Mercy are Software developers (516,855 people), Physicians (440,684 people), Other managers (438,359 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (373,436 people), and Civil engineers (316,055 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Detroit Mercy in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (74 degrees awarded), Legal (227 degrees), Engineering (341 degrees), Language & Linguistics (30 degrees), and Biology (143 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Detroit Mercy are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

    The most specialized majors at University of Detroit Mercy are Architecture and Related Services (74 degrees awarded), Legal (227 degrees), Engineering (341 degrees), Language & Linguistics (30 degrees), and Biology (143 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Architectural, engineering & related services
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Detroit Mercy are Architectural, engineering & related services (613,351 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (581,156 people), Computer Systems Design (550,756 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (484,290 people), and Construction (375,774 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Detroit Mercy are Architecture and Related Services (74 degrees awarded), Legal (227 degrees), Engineering (341 degrees), Language & Linguistics (30 degrees), and Biology (143 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Detroit Mercy.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Engineering
      248 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      139 degrees awarded
    3. General Biological Sciences
      133 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Detroit Mercy was General Engineering with 248 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    748
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    992
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 748 degrees were awarded to men at University of Detroit Mercy, which is 0.754 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (992).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 182 degrees were awarded to men at University of Detroit Mercy in General Engineering, which is 2.76 times more than the 66 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 156 degrees were awarded to men at University of Detroit Mercy in Registered Nursing, which is 6.78 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    53%
    100% Completion Time
    73%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 53% of students graduating from University of Detroit Mercy completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      772 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      156 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      130 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at University of Detroit Mercy is white (772 degrees awarded). There were 4.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (156 degrees).

    5.34% of degree recipients (93 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      690 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      576 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      575 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Detroit Mercy is white female (690 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (576 degrees).

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    Operations

    University of Detroit Mercy has an endowment valued at nearly $109M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15.2M (14%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

    In 2024, University of Detroit Mercy had a total salary expenditure of 169M. University of Detroit Mercy employs 113 Associate professors, 104 Assistant professors and 76 Professors. Most academics at University of Detroit Mercy are Female Assistant professor (68), Female Associate professor (58), and Male Associate professor (55).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Detroit Mercy are: Office and Administrative Support, with 104 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 82 employees, and Service with 81 employees.

    Endowment

    $109M
    2024 Endowment
    13.8%
    growth from 2023

    University of Detroit Mercy has an endowment valued at about $109M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Detroit Mercy grew 13.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $144M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $10.1M - Federal
    2. $5.02M - State
    3. $246k - Local

    As of 2024, University of Detroit Mercy received $10.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.02M from state grants and contracts, and $246k from local grants and contracts.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $86.4M
    2024 Salaries
    3.05%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, University of Detroit Mercy paid a median of $86.4M in salaries, which represents 51.2% of their overall expenditure ($169M) and a 3.05% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.29% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.52% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $34.9M
    Instructional Salaries
    325
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, University of Detroit Mercy paid a total of $34.9M to 325 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.4% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Detroit Mercy were Office and Administrative Support with 104 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 82 employees, and Service with 81 employees.

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