| Faculty Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent | 
|---|---|---|
| White | 787 | 67.96% | 
| Black or African American | 243 | 20.98% | 
| Asian | 40 | 3.45% | 
| Multi-Ethnic | 8 | 0.69% | 
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.09% | 
The majority of Detroit Mercy teachers are White. Faculty diversity is higher than average.