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University of Detroit Mercy is a co-educational Roman Catholic university located in Detroit, Michigan. It was officially established in 1990, but has roots dating back to 1877, when the Society of Jesus founded Detroit College. Detroit College later expanded and was renamed the University of Detroit. In 1941, the Sisters of Mercy founded the Mercy College of Detroit. In 1990, University of Detroit consolidated with the Mercy College of Detroit, forming the University of Detroit Mercy. The University now grants admission to over 5,000 students every year.
The schools and colleges under the University of Detroit Mercy include:
The university's sports teams are called the Titans. The official mascot of the University is Tommy Titan. Men's teams from UDM participate in basketball, cross country, fencing, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis and track & field. Women's teams take part in basketball, cross country, fencing, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis and track & field.
Detroit, MI is home to University Of Detroit Mercy. Detroit is a large city. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. University Of Detroit Mercy is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students at University Of Detroit Mercy can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in law and computer science and engineering.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 550. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 630.
University Of Detroit Mercy has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
University Of Detroit Mercy has 5,723 enrolled students (as of 2007).
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Horizon League.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Detroit Mercy
4001 W McNichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48221-3038
General Phone: (313) 993-1000
http://www.udmercy.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 219 | law, pre-law, legal professions, legal assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 215 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, nursing administration, nurse practitioner |
| Business And Management | 147 | business management, accounting, business administration |
| Engineering | 112 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, manufacturing engineering, various engineering courses |
| Medicine | 105 | dentistry, orthodontology, endodontology, periodontics, advanced general dentistry, dental clinical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 95 | computer and info science, computer science, computer security |
| Education And Teaching | 86 | educational administration, curriculum and instruction, education of learning disabled, education of emotionally disturbed, elementary school teaching, school counseling, early childhood education, social studies teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 82 | liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, English, political science, history, women's studies, Arabic languages, French language, ... |
| Medical Support And Technology | 79 | dental hygienist, physician assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 65 | clinical psychology, substance abuse counseling, school psychology, psychology, child psychology, organizational psychology |
| Science | 56 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 40 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration, security and protective services |
| Architecture And Planning | 38 | architecture |
| Family And Social Work | 26 | social work, social service professions, human services |
| Medical Administration | 22 | health services administration, health and medical administrative, health care administration |
| Media | 15 | communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | religion, philosophy, Christian studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Detroit Mercy in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 554 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 459 | 40 |
| First-professional degree | 279 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 42 | 11 |
| Post-master's certificate | 38 | 6 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 23 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 9 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 5 | 2 |
| First-professional certificate | 3 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, University Of Detroit Mercy had a total enrollment of 5,723 students (4,511 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 58% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| First Professional | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 94% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
University Of Detroit Mercy offers campus housing for 955 of its 4,511 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Detroit, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,686 | 1,690 | 63% | 530 | 31% |
| Men | 931 | 649 | 70% | 214 | 33% |
| Women | 1,755 | 1,040 | 59% | 316 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,620 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,620 |
| Room and board | $ 7,930 |
| Room charge | $ 4,640 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,290 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,420 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,090 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Detroit Mercy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 232300)
University Of Detroit Mercy has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 92 | 64 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 30 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $99,003 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 20 | $89,943 | 15 | $74,209 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 8 | $78,687 | 12 | $67,294 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $48,418 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 32 | $88,261 | 31 | $69,459 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 43 | $89,349 | 13 | $83,038 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $71,230 | 36 | $63,976 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $54,731 | 31 | $58,012 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $58,333 | 9 | $47,464 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 98 | $75,250 | 89 | $63,013 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Horizon League |
| Track | Horizon League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 67 | 92 | 159 |
| Track | 25 | 24 | 49 |
| Basketball | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| Baseball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 51 | 75 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Waldorf/Steiner Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Arabic Language and Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Advanced General Dentistry (Cert, MS, PhD)
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Detroit Mercy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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