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πŸ’° University of Detroit Mercy Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
7
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$1,000-$16,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$16,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.0 GPA

University of Detroit Mercy awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$16,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.0 GPA. Against tuition of $32,946, students receiving the largest award pay about $16,946 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of Detroit Mercy

Tuition & fees
$32,946
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Largest annual award
$16,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$16,946/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $10,952), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on University of Detroit Mercy's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Detroit Mercy β€” no separate application

1 award granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Detroit Mercy Grant
Award
$6,000-$14,000/yr in-state
$6,000-$14,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.0+
Academic grant for transfer students based on GPA tiers ranging from $6,000 to $14,000.
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Other scholarships at University of Detroit Mercy (6)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Catholic Education Grant
$1,000/yr
A grant for transfer students who graduated from a Catholic high school.
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Catholic Education University Grant
$1,000-$2,000/yr
A grant for incoming students who attended or graduated from a Catholic school.
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Children of Veterans Trust
$2,800/yr
Tuition assistance for children of certain deceased or disabled Michigan veterans.
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Commerce Academic Scholarship
$16,000/yr
Scholarship for incoming freshmen pursuing a business major with a competitive academic record and leadership experience.
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Merit Scholarships and Grants
$15,000/yr
Merit scholarships and grants for tuition awarded to incoming first-year students based on academic and extracurricular achievements.
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Michigan Achievement Scholarship
$5,500/yr
State scholarship for Michigan high school graduates demonstrating financial need.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of Detroit Mercy

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about University of Detroit Mercy scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Detroit Mercy give?

Published awards range $1,000-$16,000/yr. University of Detroit Mercy lists 7 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at University of Detroit Mercy?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does University of Detroit Mercy give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$16,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Detroit Mercy?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 49% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at University of Detroit Mercy?

1 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at University of Detroit Mercy?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with University of Detroit Mercy's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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