University of Detroit Mercy

Entrance to Architecture Building on McNichols Campus.
Entrance to Architecture Building on McNichols Campus.
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University of Detroit Mercy

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University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), located at 4001 West McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48221, is a comprehensive university in Detroit, Michigan, created in 1990. With origins dating from 1877, it is the largest Roman Catholic university in Michigan. UDM is one of the twenty-eight member Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in the United States. Located across three campuses in Detroit, the school offers close to a hundred academic degrees and programs of study, including liberal arts, business, dentistry, law, engineering, architecture, nursing and allied health professions.

UDM was ranked in the top tier of Midwestern master's universities in U.S.News & World Report "America's Best Colleges" 2007 edition. Athletically, the University sponsors 16 NCAA Division I level varsity sports for men and women, and is a member of the Horizon League. UDM is the host institution for the 2009 NCAA finals.

== History == The University of Detroit Mercy's origin dates back to 1877 with the founding of Detroit College by the Society of Jesus. The college expanded into the University of Detroit, and in 1927 established a second campus. In 1941, the Sisters of Mercy opened the Mercy College of Detroit. In 1990, University of Detroit and Mercy College of Detroit consolidated to become "University of Detroit Mercy".

Mission and Vision

The University of Detroit Mercy strives to articulate to its students and community partners a mission and vision statement founded on their collective religious traditions. Unlike a public university, or a private institution of higher learning, UDM integrates into its teaching and research, principles consistent with the Mercy and Jesuit orders.

Through its previous name as the "University of Detroit", the Roman Catholic purpose of the university was not always recognized by the general public.

The mission statement claims:

The University of Detroit Mercy, a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, exists to provide excellent student-centered undergraduate and graduate education in an urban context. A UDM education seeks to integrate the intellectual, spiritual, ethical and social development of our students.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Titans
Nickname:
UDM

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,383
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 22,470
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
> More Expenses & Financial Aid

Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 55%
Men 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 54%
African-American 28%
Other 13%
Asian 3%
Hispanic 2%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 89%
Out-of-State 11%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Michigan 89%
Ohio 2%
Illinois 0%
Indiana 0%
California 0%
Percent of Students International: 8%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 20%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Horizon League)
Track (Horizon League)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 22,470    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 21,900    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 570    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,199 79%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,754 53%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 7,833 100%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,282 96%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 69% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 12%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 450
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 630, Math: 600
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 95%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 18, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 26, Verbal: 25, Math: 26

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Not Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at University of Detroit Mercy

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at University of Detroit Mercy

Career Education Majors

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  • Entrance to Architecture Building on McNichols Campus.
    Entrance to Architecture Building on McNichols Campus. [source]
  • Library on McNichols Campus has a cartouche by Corrado Parducci.
    Library on McNichols Campus has a cartouche by Corrado Parducci. [source]
  • Detroit Titans logo.
    Detroit Titans logo. [source]
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    Image:UDM logo.gif [source]
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