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University of Detroit Mercy

University of Detroit Mercy
4001 W. McNichols Rd.
Detroit, MI 48221-3038

Official telephone: (313) 993-1000
Fax number: (313) 993-3326
Website: https://www.udmercy.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The admissions information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 313 993-1000
800 635-5020 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: March 1
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I not used, ACT not used, SAT I or ACT required of some
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.68
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 94%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 54%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1030 - 1240
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 23 - 29
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 46%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 5%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 7,404
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 5,558
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 8%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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