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".
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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| Percent of Students International: | 8% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 20% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| 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% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 69% (Selective) |
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| 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 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 |
