University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 80.1% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1020–1260 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 22–28 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $16,179 |
| Grad rate | 68% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $71,030 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Action | 2025-11-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | Rolling |
| Application fee | $0 (US) · $0 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Not required |
| Test policy | sometimes required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- At the University of Michigan, we are focused on developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. In your essay, share with us how you are prepared to contribute to these goals. This could include the people, places, experiences, or aspirations that have shaped your journey and future plans.· ~300 words
- Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate college or school (including preferred admission and dual degree programs) to which you are applying at the University of Michigan. How would that curriculum support your interests?· ~550 words
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).