School Overview

University Of Detroit Mercy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Detroit, MI). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

4001 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48221
Main Phone: (313) 993-1000
Web Site: www.udmercy.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,946 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.3% of students attend full-time, while 1.7% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 148 male students and 214 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 40.9% of the student body, while females made up 59.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (28)%, Hispanic (2)%, Asian (2)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Degree Levels

• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree
• Certificate, 2-4 years
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• Doctor's Degree
• First-Professional Degree
• First-Professional Degree Certificate

Degree Programs

Architecture

• General Architecture

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Information Technology

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Curriculum And Instruction
• Educational Administration
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial And Engineering Management
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Plastics Engineering
• Specialized Engineering

• Industrial Equipment Technology

• General English Language
• Other English Language And Literature

• Dental Laboratory And Dental Hygienist
• Dentistry
• Graduate Dentistry
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Office
• Mental Health
• Nursing

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Social Sciences
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Law And Legal

• Health And Fitness

• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Specialized Life Sciences

• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts

• Philosophy
• Religion

• Chemistry

• Criminal Justice

• Child Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• General Psychology
• Industrial Psychology
• School Psychology

• Other Public Public Service
• Social Work

School Accreditation

University Of Detroit Mercy reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Detroit Mercy is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Detroit Mercy belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Midwestern Collegiate Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.

• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is neither required nor recommended.