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Interested in attending University of Detroit Mercy?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Detroit Mercy, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

80
%
Acceptance rate
3.6
Average High School GPA
1150
SAT Midpoint
March 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Detroit Mercy?

80%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Detroit Mercy accepted 80% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 5,740 people applied and 4,608 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2963 / 3611 (82%)
Men
1639 / 2129 (77%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Detroit Mercy:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at University of Detroit Mercy, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Detroit Mercy by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Detroit Mercy considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Detroit Mercy?

3.6
Average High School GPA
1150
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Detroit Mercy as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.6. 23% of freshmen who attended Detroit Mercy were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 53% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
23%
3.75-3.99
24%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
8%
2.00-2.49
1%

Detroit Mercy is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

50%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

10%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
510
Math Mean
580
75th Percentile
630
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
Verbal Mean
570
75th Percentile
630
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1020
Composite Mean
1150
75th Percentile
1250

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Detroit Mercy. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

March 1
Regular admission deadline
October 1
Application notification

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