University of Detroit Mercy Demographics & Diversity Overview

32%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
10%
International
14
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Detroit Mercy has a diverse student body with 32% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
57.8%(1,388)
Hispanic
9.2%(221)
African American
14.4%(347)
Asian
8.1%(195)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(12)
Two or More Races
1.5%(35)
Unknown
8.5%(205)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color32%
Total Enrollment5,360
International Students10%

Cultural Engagement

University of Detroit Mercy offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Detroit Mercy has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.6%(1,408)
Women
55.4%(1,748)

Gender Statistics

Men1,408

26% of total enrollment

Women1,748

33% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Detroit Mercy serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 73% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
9.5%(300)
18-19
38.3%(1,209)
20-21
35.0%(1,106)
22-24
9.9%(313)
25+
7.2%(228)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
3.4%(76)
22-24
38.9%(857)
25+
57.6%(1,270)

Age Diversity Insights

73%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

41%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Detroit Mercy attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 88% in-state residents, 3% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
87.8%(431)
Out-of-State
2.6%(13)
International
9.6%(47)

Regional Representation

In-State431

88% of student body

Out-of-State13

3% of student body

International47

10% of student body

States Represented

14 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

32%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age