- Acceptance rate: 75% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 520–630 reading and writing, 510–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–28 composite
- Average net price: $17,987 a year (2022–23)
University of Detroit Mercy GPA requirements
University of Detroit Mercy requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Detroit Mercy hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Detroit Mercy acceptance rate
University of Detroit Mercy admitted 4,913 of 6,514 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Detroit Mercy in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 520 | 560 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 | 28 |
| ACT English | 21 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 26 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1134 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Detroit Mercy looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
AP credit
University of Detroit Mercy awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,987 a year at University of Detroit Mercy in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into University of Detroit Mercy?
University of Detroit Mercy requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Detroit Mercy hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Detroit Mercy?
University of Detroit Mercy's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,913 of 6,514 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do University of Detroit Mercy students have?
The middle 50% of University of Detroit Mercy's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (51% of them) scored 520–630 in Reading and Writing and 510–630 in Math. The median scores were 560 (Reading and Writing) and 560 (Math).
What ACT scores do University of Detroit Mercy students have?
The middle 50% of University of Detroit Mercy's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (6% of them) had composite scores of 22–28, with a median of 26.
Does University of Detroit Mercy accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Detroit Mercy awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at University of Detroit Mercy?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,987 a year at University of Detroit Mercy, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Detroit MercyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).