Detroit, MI
Admission is not highly competitive: about 80 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 77% to 80% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,358 | 3,377 | 530 | 77% |
| 2020 | 3,985 | 3,168 | 419 | 80% |
| 2021 | 4,435 | 4,135 | 565 | 93% |
| 2022 | 5,163 | 4,674 | 508 | 91% |
| 2023 | 5,750 | 4,608 | 552 | 80% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,963 of 3,611 women and 1,639 of 2,129 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Detroit Mercy has an acceptance rate of 80% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,608 of 5,750 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 80 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
5,750 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 552 enrolled.
No. University of Detroit Mercy is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 77% to 80% — it has become less selective.