University of Detroit Mercy

Check in with University of Detroit Mercy's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

Students who submit their applications to Detroit Mercy for fall should hear back from Detroit Mercy by October 1.

Detroit Mercy Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Detroit Mercy's admissions stats.

Detroit Mercy 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	26%
Mean SAT Score	1145
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	45%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	12%
Waitlist	No

University of Detroit Mercy Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Detroit Mercy.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Want to Apply Early to Detroit Mercy?

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University of Detroit Mercy may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Detroit Mercy directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Detroit Mercy Admissions

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Is Detroit Mercy Hard To Get Into?

Getting into Detroit Mercy is moderately difficult.

In 2021, Detroit Mercy accepted 93% of all applicants, approximately 4,135 from the 4,435 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Detroit Mercy, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of Detroit Mercy

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Detroit Mercy

Detroit Mercy has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Detroit Mercy Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Detroit Mercy

Curious about the factors that are considered by Detroit Mercy during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Interview	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Detroit Mercy for more information on admission factors.

Detroit Mercy Application Requirements

To apply to Detroit Mercy, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Detroit Mercy's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation		1
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Detroit Mercy?

Students admitted to Detroit Mercy have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 60% submitted a class rank. At Detroit Mercy 26% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 51% were in the top 25% and 86% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Detroit Mercy, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	24%
3.75 and 3.99	24%
3.50 and 3.74	22%
3.25 and 3.49	13%
3.00 and 3.24	9%
2.50 and 2.9	7%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Detroit Mercy directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Detroit Mercy looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Detroit Mercy is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 45% of Detroit Mercy's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 12% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Detroit Mercy?

To be competitive with other Detroit Mercy applicants, you should strive to earn between 1063 and 1250 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Detroit Mercy 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1250 and 25% of scored lower than 1063, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Detroit Mercy student is 1145.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Detroit Mercy students scored 630 or higher and 75% of students scored 530 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Detroit Mercy students scored 620 or higher, and 75% scored a 530 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Detroit Mercy?

To be most competitive at Detroit Mercy, you should strive to earn between 22 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Detroit Mercy's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Detroit Mercy students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to University of Detroit Mercy

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Detroit Mercy. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Detroit Mercy during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Detroit Mercy Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Detroit Mercy?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Detroit Mercy.

Does Detroit Mercy accept transfer credits?

✅ Detroit Mercy accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Detroit Mercy accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Excelsior College Examinations

Does Detroit Mercy accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Detroit Mercy accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Detroit Mercy?

❌ No, Detroit Mercy is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Detroit Mercy's acceptance rate?

✅ Detroit Mercy has an acceptance rate of 93%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Detroit Mercy?

🟨 Detroit Mercy may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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