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Overview

Michigan's largest private Catholic university combining professional programs with Jesuit/Mercy liberal arts core requirements.

Location
Detroit, Wayne County, MI
Founded
1877
Sector
Private 4-Year
IPEDS Unit ID
Pending import

Academic Profile

Carnegie Classification

Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity

Institution Type

Independent bachelor's degree institution

General Education

University of Detroit Mercy38 total credits (30 lower / 8 upper level). Catalog year 2026-2027.

Transfer Information

University of Detroit Mercy accepts Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) general education credits from participating community colleges statewide.

Transfer-in rate
25%

Primary transfer partners

  • Michigan community colleges
  • In-state two-year institutions

MTA Information

Michigan Transfer Agreement participant

Students can transfer MTA-approved general education blocks from Michigan community colleges to this institution.

Enrollment Data

Current headcount

5,200

84 vs. prior year (mock)

YearTotalUndergraduateGraduateFull-time
20204,8643,5511,3133,551
20214,9483,6121,3363,612
20225,0323,6731,3593,673
20235,1163,7351,3813,735
20245,2003,7961,4043,796

Source: mock · Structured for future IPEDS import

Graduation Data

4-year graduation rate
46%
6-year graduation rate
67%
Data source
mock

Updated 2023-24

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