University of Detroit Mercy SAT and ACT scores
Detroit, MI · private college · 3,352 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Detroit Mercy reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Detroit Mercy?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Detroit Mercy scored 1030 to 1260, with an average of 1134. A score at or above 1150 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Detroit Mercy?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 22 to 28. A 28 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Detroit Mercy require the SAT or ACT?
University of Detroit Mercy reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Detroit Mercy accept the CLT?
University of Detroit Mercy is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Michigan with similar scores
- Andrews UniversitySAT 990–1290
- Oakland UniversitySAT 1030–1230
- Spring Arbor UniversitySAT 1010–1240
- Wayne State UniversitySAT 1060–1270
- University of Michigan-DearbornSAT 990–1255
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- CUNY Brooklyn CollegeSAT 950–1340
- Fitchburg State UniversitySAT 1060–1230
- Jacksonville State UniversitySAT 1000–1290
- Missouri State University-SpringfieldSAT 1020–1270
- Oklahoma State UniversitySAT 1040–1250
- York College of PennsylvaniaSAT 1020–1270
More about University of Detroit Mercy
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Detroit Mercy (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026