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University of Detroit Mercy Entering Class Stats & Admissions Data

What Type of Student Gets Admitted to University of Detroit Mercy?

Use the admissions stats from the recent freshman class to see how you compare at University of Detroit Mercy, located in Detroit, MI.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of University of Detroit Mercy
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at University of Detroit Mercy
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

What Admissions Stats Mean to You

Admission statistics can help you understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.

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Selectivity: What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

A school’s selectivity rating tells you how difficult it is to get accepted.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Less Selective (70-85%)
Acceptance Rate	75%

Acceptance and Enrollment Figures

University of Detroit Mercy had 6,514 applications. Of those, 4,913 were admitted, and 650 decided to attend.

Applicant Total	6,514
Accepted	4,913
Enrolled	650
Enrolled Full-Time	631
Enrolled Part-Time	19

The acceptance rate at University of Detroit Mercy is 75.4%. With this acceptance rate, the institution is highly accessible. Acceptance rates vary by gender at University of Detroit Mercy: women are accepted at a rate of 81% versus 68% for male applicants.

Among admitted students at University of Detroit Mercy is 13%. This shows that 13% of admitted applicants chose to attend. Female admitted students enroll at 13% versus 13% for men.

Gender Balance in Admissions: Male and Female Applicant Trends

Here is the gender distribution for University of Detroit Mercy.

	Men	Women
Applicants	2,527	3,950
Admitted	1,715	3,189
Enrolled	225	424

Average Test Scores

About 51% of applicants to Detroit Mercy provided SAT results (329 students).

The middle 50% of admitted students scored SAT Reading and Writing scores between 520 and 630. Math scores were between 510 and 630.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Critical Reading	520	630
Mathematics	510	630
Combined Total	1030	1260

Detroit Mercy got ACT scores from 6% of admitted applicants (39 students).

ACT Composite scores for the middle 50% fell between 22 and 28.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Overall	22	28
English/Reading	21	28
Mathematics	22	28

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Pfretz13 under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.