Campus of University of Detroit Mercy

    University of Detroit Mercy

    Detroit, MI, United States

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    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Private nonprofit
    • Doctoral/professional university
    • NCAA Division I

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    University of Detroit Mercy Cost & Financial Aid

    At University of Detroit Mercy, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $10,761 a year after grants, against $21,810 for families earning over $110,000.

    University of Detroit Mercy average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $13,469

    $6,447 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$10,761
    $30,001 to $48,000$10,312
    $48,001 to $75,000$10,990
    $75,001 to $110,000$15,654
    Over $110,000$21,810

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    Tuition & fees
    $33,604
    Average net price
    $13,469
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    32.5%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    University of Detroit Mercy cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    $33,604
    Room and board (on campus)
    $11,280
    Books and supplies
    $1,468
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $42,754

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at University of Detroit Mercy

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    25.3%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $20,103
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $228

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at University of Detroit Mercy: the college's own scholarships, programs from MI and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • MI program · Residents of MI · need-based · GPA 3.0+

      Open now

      Foundation · MI

      Edwin E. Doyle Scholarship

      Grand Rapids Community Foundation

      Award
      Amount varies
      Closes
      Feb 14, 2027
      • Merit-based
      • Need-based
      • One-time
    • MI program · Residents of MI · need-based · GPA 3.0+

      Open now

      Foundation · MI

      Englehardt Scholarship

      Grand Rapids Community Foundation

      Award
      Amount varies
      Closes
      Feb 14, 2027
      • Merit-based
      • Need-based
      • One-time
    • MI program · Residents of MI · GPA 2.0+

    • MI program · Residents of MI · GPA 2.8+

    • MI program · Residents of MI

    • MI program · Residents of MI · need-based

      Not open yet · opens Dec 2026

      Foundation · MI

      Women’s Education Coalition Grant

      Kalamazoo Community Foundation

      Award
      $2,000+
      Closes
      Mar 1, 2027
      Opens Dec 1, 2026
      • Need-based
      • Renewable

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