The University of Detroit Mercy is a private Catholic university located in Detroit, Michigan. It was founded in 1877 and is affiliated with the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and the Sisters of Mercy. Unlike public universities, which receive state funding, it operates as a private institution, relying on tuition, donations, and endowments.
As a private university, it has greater autonomy in curriculum design, admissions policies, and financial management. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, emphasizing a liberal arts education combined with professional training, in alignment with its Jesuit and Mercy traditions.
