University of Detroit Mercy Admission
Acceptance Rate
80.14%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
11.98%
Freshmen Enrollment
508
SAT Scores
1,120
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,163 students have applied and 4,674 students have allowed to admit to University of Detroit Mercy (Acceptance rate: 90.53%). UDM's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 10.87 % where 508 students have finally enrolled out of 4,674 admitted students.
UDM acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Andrews University and Ferris State University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 82.88%).
UDM enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 18.67%).
How to Apply to University of Detroit Mercy
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UDM. UDM offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.udmercy.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.udmercy.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.udmercy.edu/admission/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.udmercy.edu/admission/financial-aid/cost/netprice-calc.php |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.udmercy.edu/registrar/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://www.udmercy.edu/about/disclosure/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.udmercy.edu/current-students/support-services/disability/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UDM and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Detroit Mercy is 1,120 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Detroit Mercy is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,093). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Detroit Mercy | 1,120 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,093 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,108 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Detroit Mercy, 322 students submitted SAT scores (63% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,120 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 540 | 600 |
| Mathematics | 470 | 540 | 608 |
| Total | 960 | 1,080 | 1,208 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Detroit Mercy, 55 students submitted ACT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 23 | 26 |
| English | 19 | 21 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 22 | 25 |
UDM Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Detroit Mercy. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |