University of Detroit Mercy Acceptance Rate
Detroit, Michigan · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,750
- Admitted
- 4,608
- Yield
- 12%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Detroit Mercy's acceptance rate has risen from 69.1% in 2014–15 to 80.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,578 to 5,750 (+61%) over that period.
Its 80.1% rate makes University of Detroit Mercy more selective than about 42% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 45%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (82.1% for women vs 77% for men, a 5.1-point gap). University of Detroit Mercy has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 12% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,578 | 2,471 | 69.1% | 469 |
| 2015–16 | 4,453 | 3,247 | 72.9% | 516 |
| 2016–17 | 4,542 | 3,561 | 78.4% | 532 |
| 2017–18 | 4,301 | 2,783 | 64.7% | 550 |
| 2018–19 | 3,760 | 3,120 | 83% | 583 |
| 2019–20 | 4,358 | 3,377 | 77.5% | 530 |
| 2020–21 | 3,985 | 3,168 | 79.5% | 419 |
| 2021–22 | 4,435 | 4,135 | 93.2% | 565 |
| 2022–23 | 5,163 | 4,674 | 90.5% | 508 |
| 2023–24 | 5,750 | 4,608 | 80.1% | 552 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,611 | 2,963 | 82.1% |
| Men | 2,129 | 1,639 | 77% |
| Another gender | 10 | 6 | 60% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–630 | 50% |
| SAT Math | 510–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–28 | 10% |
How University of Detroit compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Detroit Mercy's acceptance rate?
University of Detroit Mercy's acceptance rate is 80.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,608 admitted of 5,750 applicants).
Is University of Detroit Mercy test optional?
University of Detroit Mercy is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Detroit Mercy?
University of Detroit Mercy received 5,750 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,608.
What SAT score do you need for University of Detroit Mercy?
Admitted students at University of Detroit Mercy typically scored 510–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Detroit Mercy getting harder to get into?
University of Detroit Mercy has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.1% in 2014–15 to 80.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.udmercy.edu/.