First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | December 1, 2026 | |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: udmercy.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Detroit Mercy course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MTH 1410 4 B1 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MTH 1410, MTH 1420 8 B1 | |
| Biology | 3 | BIO Elective 3 C1 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHM 1050 4 C1 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHY 1300, PHY 1310 4 C1 | |
| United States History | 3 | HIS 2510 3 E1 and IT2 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PYC 1000 3 C2 | |
| Statistics | 3 | STA 2250 3 B2 |
Show all 38 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MTH 1410 4 B1 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MTH 1410, MTH 1420 8 B1 | |
| Biology | 3 | BIO Elective 3 C1 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHM 1050 4 C1 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHM 1070, CHM 1100 4 C1 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHY 1300, PHY 1310 4 C1 | |
| United States History | 3 | HIS 2510 3 E1 and IT2 | |
| United States History | 5 | HIS 2500, HIS 2510 6 E1 and IT2 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PYC 1000 3 C2 | |
| Statistics | 3 | STA 2250 3 B2 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSSE 1710, CSSE 1711 4 --- | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECN 2960 3 C2 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECN 2950 3 C2 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIS Elective 3 E1 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | SCIE 1030 3 C1 | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHY 1320, PHY 1330 4 C1 | |
| European History | 3 | HIS 1500 3 E1 | |
| European History | 5 | HIS 1500, HIS Elective 6 E1 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEO Elective 3 IT3 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CSSE Elective 3 --- | |
| Art History | 3 | Elective 3 E3 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS Elective 3 --- | |
| African American Studies | 3 | AAS 2000 3 IT3 and IT4 | |
| Art Studio 2-D Design | 3 | Elective 3 --- | |
| Art Studio 3-D Design | 3 | Elective 3 --- | |
| Art Studio Drawing | 3 | Elective (potentially ARCH 1110 w/portfolio) 3 --- | |
| Business w/Personal Finance | 3 | BUS 2900 3 --- | |
| Calculus AB Subgrade | 3 | MTH 1410 4 B1 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POL 2600 3 C2 and IT3 | |
| Cybersecurity | 3 | CIS Elective 3 --- | |
| English Language and Comp | 3 | ENL 1300 3 --- | |
| English Language and Comp | 4 | ENL 1300, ENL 1310 6 A2 | |
| English Literature and Comp | 3 | ENL Elective 3 --- | |
| English Literature and Comp | 4 | ENL Literature Elective 3 E2 | |
| Govt and Politics US | 3 | POL 2100 3 C2 | |
| Language and Culture | 3 | LANG* 1100, 1110 6 IT3 | |
| Language and Culture | 5 | LANG* 1100, 1110, 1120 9 IT3 | |
| Latin | 3 | LAT Elective 3 IT3 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHY 1620 3 C1 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY 1600 3 C1 and IT2 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MTH 1400 3 B1 | |
| Research | 3 | Elective 3 --- | |
| Seminar | 3 | Elective 3 --- | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPA Elective 3 IT3 |
Source: udmercy.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 248 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 139 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 133 |
| Business Administration and Management | 57 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 42 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 17 |
| Health Services Administration | 17 |
| Social Work | 16 |
Show the other 24 majors
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 14 |
| Chemistry | 13 |
| Psychology | 13 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 12 |
| Biochemistry | 10 |
| Political Science and Government | 8 |
| Accounting | 7 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 7 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 5 |
| Civil Engineering | 4 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 4 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 4 |
| History | 4 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| English Language and Literature | 2 |
| Architectural Engineering | 2 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Economics, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Horizon League
Basketball, Fencing, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Horizon League
Basketball, Fencing, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
9% of men in fraternities · 5% of women in sororities · 7% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2018–19)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
4,400,578 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
Nearest hub airport
Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.7 of 20
Elevation
650 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
19°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
30.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
17 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,140 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Wayne State University5 mi
- College for Creative Studies5 mi
- Lawrence Technological University7 mi
- University of Michigan-Dearborn8 mi
- Madonna University14 mi
- Rochester University18 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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