Check out why the University of Detroit Mercy received a D- grade in our Report Card below. 
The University of Detroit Mercy is a private Roman Catholic university in Detroit, Michigan. It has more than 60 clubs and organizations on campus for students to join. Students at the University of Detroit Mercy can attend Division I sporting events within the university, view live performances at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, and explore nearby downtown Detroit.
The University of Detroit Mercy offers 105 bachelor&#8217;s degree programs and 39 master&#8217;s degree programs. Notable former students include former NBA player and coach Dave DeBusschere, mathematician Andreas Blass, and former NBA player Earl Cureton.

The University of Detroit Mercy receives a “C” grade by <a href="https://www.whatwilltheylearn.com/schools/3596" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What Will They Learn?</a> which takes into account the university’s educational prowess. Factors include composition, literature, foreign language, U.S. government or history, economics, mathematics, and natural science.
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What Will They Learn? Academic Score

The University of Detroit Mercy receives a “C” grade for the Average Salary of Recent Graduates. As of 2021, alumni with 0-5 years of experience after graduating from the University of Detroit Mercy with a bachelor’s degree make $56,700 on average according to <a href="https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Payscale</a>.
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Average Salary of Recent Graduates

The University of Detroit Mercy receives a “C-” grade for the Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career. As of 2021, alumni with 10+ years of experience after graduating from the University of Detroit Mercy with a bachelor’s degree make $94,400 on average according to <a href="https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Payscale</a>.
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Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career

The University of Detroit Mercy receives an “A” grade for the Percent of Graduates with Debt (Federal and Private). In 2020, 37% of graduates accumulated student debt from federal and/or private sources according to <a href="https://ticas.org/interactive-map/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Institute for College Access &amp; Success</a>.
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Percent of Graduates with Debt (Federal and Private)

The University of Detroit Mercy receives a “C-” grade for the Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private). In 2020, graduates accumulated $38,248 of debt on average from federal and/or private sources according to <a href="https://ticas.org/interactive-map/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Institute for College Access &amp; Success</a>.
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Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private)

The University of Detroit Mercy receives an “A” grade for Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff. All students and employees are <a href="https://www.udmercy.edu/academics/academic-affairs/titleix/education-training.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">required</a> to complete Title IX training, as required by law. The university does not appear to require or encourage any training related to Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity.
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Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff

The University of Detroit Mercy receives an “A” grade for not having a Bias Reporting System or a Bias Response Team. Bias Reporting Systems and Response Teams are systems or teams of faculty, staff, and sometimes law enforcement.
According to <a href="https://speechfirst.org/bias-reporting-systems/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SpeechFirst</a>, students are “encouraged to report ‘bias incidents’ to these boards (or teams) in the name of inclusion and tolerance, but it’s often unclear what the school considers ‘bias’ in the first place. Overly broad or vague definitions of bias put all kinds of speech at risk of being reported – even unpopular speech which is protected by the First Amendment.”
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Bias Reporting System or Bias Response Team

The University of Detroit Mercy receives an “F” grade for the Ratio of Right-Leaning Clubs to Left-Leaning Clubs. Out of a list of 20 clubs (10 from each side), the <a href="https://udmercy.campuslabs.com/engage/organizations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university</a> has zero right-leaning clubs compared to one left-leaning club. The Feminist Coalition is the one left-leaning club.
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Ratio of Right-Leaning Clubs to Left-Leaning Clubs

The University of Detroit Mercy receives a “C” grade due to having no active Turning Point USA chapter. The university has not denied a Turning Point USA chapter on campus.
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Denied Turning Point USA Chapter

The University of Detroit Mercy receives a “C” grade for Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students. The <a href="https://www.udmercy.edu/current-students/registrar/core.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university</a> requires that students take courses within specific course categories as part of its Core Curriculum program. According to the university, &#8220;As the shared academic experience of all Detroit Mercy undergraduate students, the Core Curriculum is the signature element of a Detroit Mercy education. The Core serves as the foundation to the university&#8217;s mission to &#8216;integrate the intellectual, spiritual, ethical and social development of our students.'&#8221;
The university requires students to take courses within the following course categories:
<ul>
<li>Communication Skills</li>
<li>Mathematical &amp; Statistical Knowledge</li>
<li>Scientific Knowledge</li>
<li>Religious &amp; Philosophical Knowledge</li>
<li>Essential Humanities</li>
<li>Ethics and Social Responsibility</li>
</ul>
Additionally, the university requires students to take courses that fulfill specific Integrating Themes. The required themes are:
<ul>
<li>Reading, Writing, and Research across the Curriculum</li>
<li>Critical Thinking</li>
<li>Cultural Diversity</li>
<li>Human Difference</li>
<li>Personal Spiritual Development</li>
<li>Spirituality and Social Justice</li>
</ul>
Examples of courses in the Spirituality &amp; Social Justice theme include, but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>&#8221; Science, Technology, and Race&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Peace &amp; Social Justice&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Gender, Sex, and Justice&#8221;</li>
</ul>
However, these courses can be bypassed in favor of options like:
<ul>
<li>&#8220;Intro to Old Testament (Hebrew Bible)&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Jesus and the Gospels&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Dynamics of Spiritual Growth&#8221;</li>
</ul>
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Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students

The University of Detroit Mercy receives a “B” grade for Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes. The university has one segregated <a href="https://www.udmercy.edu/current-students/commencement/Multicultural-Graduation.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">convocation</a> (Multicultural Graduation).
The university has no segregated classes or dormitories.
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Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes

The University of Detroit Mercy receives an “A” grade for Protests and Canceling Speakers. Since 2021, no instances of protests, speech cancellations, or violence/attempted violence against speakers have occurred.
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Protests and Canceling Speakers

The University of Detroit Mercy receives a “C” grade for Mask and Vaccine Mandates. According to the <a href="https://sites.udmercy.edu/campusconnection/2023/04/24/update-in-fda-and-cdc-vaccine-guidance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university&#8217;s</a> April 2023 update, &#8220;Although the University COVID-19 vaccination requirement ended on May 8, it is strongly encouraged that you remain up-to-date with recommended vaccinations.&#8221;
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Mask and Vaccine Mandates

The University of Detroit Mercy receives a “C” grade for the Percent of Students Graduating with STEM Degrees. According to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Center (<a href="https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/use-the-data" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPEDS</a>), as of 2020, 6.87% of the current undergraduate student population graduate with a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree. Across the United States, students who graduate with STEM degrees tend to earn more on average than their other student counterparts.
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Percent of Students Graduating with STEM Degrees

The University of Detroit Mercy receives an “F” grade for Crime Rates in University City or Town. According to the <a href="https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2018/crime-in-the-u.s.-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Federal Bureau of Investigation</a>, the Detroit, Michigan violent crime rate was 2,007.82 per 100,000 people in 2018, much higher than the 2018 national average of 380.56 per 100,000 people. While campus safety is of utmost importance, it is also pertinent to consider the crime rates of the surrounding town or city as students often tend to venture off campus, especially after their freshman year.
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Crime Rates in University City or Town

The University of Detroit Mercy receives a “C” grade for Required Western Civilization Courses for Students. While the <a href="https://www.udmercy.edu/current-students/registrar/core.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university</a> does not have a required Western Civilization course or category of courses, its required Religious &amp; Philosophical Knowledge category does list several courses on Western Civilization that can be taken to fulfill the requirement. These courses include, but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>“Western Religions&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Introduction to Judaism&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Religion in the United States of America&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Jesus and Gospels&#8221;</li>
</ul>
However, these courses can be bypassed in favor of courses unrelated to Western Civilization.
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Required Western Civilization Courses for Students

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Check out why the University of Detroit Mercy received a D- grade in our Report Card below. 

The University of Detroit Mercy is a private Roman Catholic university in Detroit, Michigan. It has more than 60 clubs and organizations on campus for students to join. Students at the University of Detroit Mercy can attend Division I sporting events within the university, view live performances at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, and explore nearby downtown Detroit.

The University of Detroit Mercy offers 105 bachelor's degree programs and 39 master's degree programs. Notable former students include former NBA player and coach Dave DeBusschere, mathematician Andreas Blass, and former NBA player Earl Cureton.

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