Academics at University of Detroit Mercy

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at University of Detroit Mercy — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at University of Detroit Mercy:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of Detroit Mercy is about average at 12 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 100% of instructors full time, University of Detroit Mercy is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Most Popular Majors

University of Detroit Mercy offers 52 majors with reported completions across 22 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at University of Detroit Mercy are summarised below:

The most popular majors at University of Detroit Mercy, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

More to Consider

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at University of Detroit Mercy:

• Looking for flexibility? University of Detroit Mercy may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 1,412 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (83% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Continue Your Research at University of Detroit Mercy

Each page below covers one part of academic life at University of Detroit Mercy in more detail:

• Majors & Degree Programs at University of Detroit Mercy — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty Composition at University of Detroit Mercy — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation & Retention at University of Detroit Mercy — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Distance Learning at University of Detroit Mercy — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at University of Detroit Mercy — the schools accreditation and what it means