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University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry

University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry

Detroit, MI / School Detail Faith-Based
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APPLICATION FEE
$75
Tuition In State
$64,940
Tuition Out of State
$64,940
Average GPA
3.64
AVERAGE DAT
20.4

School Overview

Degrees
DDS
Ownership
Private Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
144
Founding Year
1932
Accreditation Year
N/A
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $445,675
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Estimated loan burden for UDMercy using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Near national average cost of living

Detroit, MI is close to the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment keeps the $3,000 monthly allowance at about $3,000 per month. Treat this as a city-level budgeting estimate, not the school's official cost of attendance.

Environment: Urban

There is currently insufficient information to assess the neighborhood around UDMercy.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 29% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.

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Secondary Essays for UDMercy

1. Other
Do you have any relatives who have a professional degree outside of dentistry (e.g., JD, PharmD, MD)? If yes, include name, relationship degree, year of graduation or expected graduation.
2. Personal Attributes and Characteristics
Do you identify as Middle Eastern or North African? If so, please list your ethnicity.
3. Motivation and Fit
Please select your cohort preference: Detroit, Vermont, or Either (Detroit or Vermont).
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About the School

The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, as a part of the continuing tradition of Catholic education, is committed to provide quality dental care to our patients and to serve as a source of information and education to the community. Through our dedication to excellence in teaching and research, the School of Dentistry strives to develop technically and diagnostically skilled, scientifically based, socially and ethically sensitive dental professionals who are committed to continued professional growth and development.

Curriculum

The successful completion of the dental curriculum leads to the Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree. The curriculum is divided over four academic years. The academic year begins in late August and ends in late July, with a vacation period in August. Graduation is in May. The timing and sequence of courses are designed to develop a biomedical and preclinical knowledge base prior to the start of clinical patient care. The clinical periods provide the time necessary to develop the applied knowledge and technical skills essential for a person to enter the practice of general dentistry. The curriculum and course content are constantly being reviewed and improved to present the most current information and trends in dentistry.

Last Updated: Aug 28, 2026