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Detroit, Michigan 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, engineering, computer science and engineering, architecture and planning, nursing and emergency medicine, and medical assistant and technician.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 600.
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 5,552 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
University Of Detroit Mercy 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
Admissions Phone: (313) 993-1245
Financial Aid Phone: (313) 993-3350
http://www.udmercy.edu
University Of Detroit Mercy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 182 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, nursing administration |
| Law | 138 | law, legal professions, legal assistant |
| Business And Management | 114 | business management, accounting, operations management, management information systems |
| Engineering | 104 | various engineering courses, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, manufacturing engineering, plastics engineering, engineering management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 100 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Medicine | 93 | dentistry, orthodontology, endodontology, dental clinical sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 83 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, education of learning disabled, educational administration, math teaching, early childhood education, school counseling, Waldorf/Steiner teaching, ... |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 81 | dental hygienist, physician assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 72 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, history, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, economics, English language and literature, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 67 | clinical psychology, psychology, school psychology, substance abuse counseling, organizational psychology, child psychology, mental and social health services |
| Architecture And Planning | 44 | architecture |
| Science | 35 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biological and biomedical sciences, analytical chemistry, chemistry courses |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 28 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Family And Social Work | 22 | social work, social service professions |
| Media | 19 | communication studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 13 | health services administration, health and medical administrative, health care administration |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy, religion |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | athletic trainer |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | plastics engineering tech |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Detroit Mercy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 550 | 55 |
| Master's degree | 404 | 47 |
| First-professional degree | 202 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 24 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 19 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 10 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of Detroit Mercy had a total enrollment of 5,552 students (4,234 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 61% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| First Professional | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 89% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
University Of Detroit Mercy offers campus housing for 838 of its 4,234 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Detroit, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,339 | 1,605 | 69% | 502 | 31% |
| Men | 879 | 658 | 75% | 230 | 35% |
| Women | 1,460 | 947 | 65% | 272 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 12% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (313) 993-1245
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,470 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,470 |
| Room and board | $ 7,328 |
| Room charge | $ 4,128 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,040 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,342 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,522 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Detroit Mercy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 232300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (313) 993-3350
University Of Detroit Mercy has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $96,336 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 19 | $84,968 | 13 | $70,699 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 11 | $73,851 | 13 | $62,127 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 33 | $82,296 | 29 | $66,305 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 43 | $83,090 | 11 | $71,023 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 46 | $63,308 | 31 | $58,462 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $53,004 | 41 | $49,072 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $31,513 | 8 | $39,489 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 115 | $67,559 | 91 | $54,082 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Horizon League |
| Track | Horizon League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 83 | 67 | 150 |
| Track | 21 | 24 | 45 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Basketball | 16 | 10 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 33 | 53 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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 Administration and Supervision, Other
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
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Services Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (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)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
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 6% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | 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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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