Cost of Attendance

What is the price tag for all the great things you’ll get at Detroit Mercy? It’s a lot more reasonable than you may think. Select the Cost of Attendance accordion below based on your student type and academic year.

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    2019-20 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

    Let us help you with the math. Talk to a financial aid counselor. Find out why it’s more affordable to attend Detroit Mercy full-time. Are you graduating from high school this year? Be sure to check out the netprice calculator.

    Here’s a breakdown of costs per term, item by item, depending on your chosen program:

    Liberal Arts & Education, Science, Business Administration, Health Professions, Nursing, Dental Hygiene (non-clinical), University College, Digital Media Studies, Software Engineering
    Per credit, 1-11 credit hours $1,080
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $14,420
    Each credit hour over 18 $961
    Engineering, Architecture
    Per credit, 1-11 credit hours $1,157
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) U.S., Canada, Mexico $14,935
    Each credit hour over 18, U.S., Canada, Mexico $996
    Off-Campus Programs
    Per credit hour, 1-11 credit hours (discounted rates) Varies by program
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) U.S., Canada, Mexico Flat rates listed above
    Each credit hour over 18 Credit hour rates listed above
    Please see Off-campus programs cost accordion below for more details  
    Study Abroad Varies by program

    Residency Fees

    		 Double/Single
    Shiple Hall (Freshmen only) – includes meal plan option (1) or (2) $4,890 / $7,213
    East, North, South Quads – includes meal plan option (1), (2) or (3) $4,995 / $7,336
    Holden Hall – includes meal plan option (1), (2) or (3) $4,830 / $7,152
    West Quad – excludes meal plan $3,668 / $5,870
    Note: Cable service is included.

    Meal Plans

    (1) Block 225/$175 flex
    (2) Block 190/$300 flex
    (3) Block 120/$500 flex

    Co-op Tuition (per assignment)
    Co-op Training Tuition Parallel $606
    Co-op Training Tuition Alternating $1,073

    General Fees
    Late Payment Fee $200
    Late Registration Fee $200

    Cost Example

    Full-time freshman, 2 terms:

    		 Undergraduate, off-campus, 2 terms:
    Tuition, 12-18 credits per term: $28,840 Tuition, 12-18 credits per term, (full-time): $28,840
    Room and Board - On Campus: $9,780 Tuition, 10 credits per term, (part-time):

    $21,600
    Total: $38,620

    *Costs may vary

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    2019-20 Graduate Tuition & Fees

    Let us help you with the math. Talk to a financial aid counselor. Also, many programs have assistantships, fellowships, and other fee-waiver programs. Please consult your chosen program.

    Here’s a breakdown of costs per term, item by item, depending on your chosen program:

    Liberal Arts & Education, Science, Software Engineering
    Per credit hour $1,626
    Onsite Applied Data Analytics Graduate Program
    U.S., Canada, Mexico (per credit hour) $851
    Architecture 
    U.S., Canada, Mexico
         Per credit hour, 1-11 credit hours $1,261
         12-18 credit hours (flat-rate per term) $16,279
         Each credit hour over 18 $1,261
    International
         12-18 credit hours (flat-rate per term) $24,185
         Per credit hour $1,655
    Business Administration per credit hour**
    U.S., Canada, Mexico $789
    International $1,579
    Community Development per credit hour** $789
    HSA, Addiction Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling**
    		 $981

    Nursing per credit hour

    $840
    Nurse Anesthesiology (flat rate per term)
    Track I per term $12,000
    Track II per term $8,277
    Physician Assistant
    Per credit hour (1-4 credit hours) $1,607
    Track 1 Full-time flat rate (5+ credit hours) $16,460
    Track 2 Part-time flat rate (5+ credit hours) $10,958
    Engineering**
    U.S., Canada, Mexico per credit hour $804
    International per credit hour $1,655
    Off-Campus Programs (discount rates)
    Please see Off-campus programs cost accordion below for more details Varies by program
    Study Abroad Varies by program
    Co-op Tuition (per assignment)
    Co-op Training Tuition Parallel $606
    Co-op Training Tuition Alternating $1,073
    General Fees
    Late Payment Fee $200
    Late Registration Fee $200
     **Not eligible for tuition discounts
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    2019-20 Off-campus & Special Programs Tuition & Fees

    For additional tuition information on specific off-campus programs, please speak with your academic advisor or a financial aid counselor. Rates listed are discounted rates unless otherwise specified.
    Macomb University Center:
      Undergraduate
        Economics and Financial Economics (per credit, 1-11 credit hours) $567
        BSN Completion (per credit, 1-11 credit hours) $567
        Other (per credit, 1-11 credit hours) $825
        12-18 credits U.S., Canada, Mexico (flat rate per term) $14,420
        Each credit over 18 $961
    12-18 credits International (flat rate per term) $21,196
    International Each credit over 18 $1,387
      Graduate
        Economics and Financial Economics (per credit hour) $851
        Health Services Administration $981
    WCCCD University Center: Social Work Transfer Students
      Select Courses: Undergraduate (per credit, 1-11 credit hours) $567
        U.S., Canada, Mexico 12-18 credits (flat rate per term) $14,420
        Each credit over 18 $961
      International Students: 12-18 credits (flat rate per term) $21,196
    Each credit over 18 $1,387
    Online Programs in Economics and Financial Economics
      (for students enrolled as online students in these programs)
      Undergraduate (per credit, 1-11 credit hours) $567
        U.S., Canada, Mexico 12-18 credits (flat rate per term) $14,420
        Each credit over 18 $961
      International 12-18 credits (flat rate per term) $21,196
    Each credit over 18 $1,387
    Graduate (per credit hour) $851
    Online CIS Graduate Programs in Software Management, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance  
      (for students enrolled in complete online degree program)  
        per credit hour $851
    Online Applied Data Analytics Graduate Program   
      (for students enrolled in complete online degree program)  
        per credit hour $851
    Onsite Applied Data Analytics Graduate Program  
      U.S., Canada, Mexico  
        per credit hour $851
    International
    per credit hour $1,626
    Other:
      American Language & Culture Program (per course)
      ALCP 3150, 5315 $956
      ALCP 2020/5202 $2,868
      ALCP 2011/5011, 2012/5012, 2013/5013
         Per Module $956
         All three at same time $2,868
      ALCP 1010, 5101 $6,695
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    2019-20 International Students Tuition & Fees

    Let us help you with the math. Talk to a financial aid counselor. Also, many programs have assistantships, fellowships, and other fee-waiver programs. Please consult your chosen program.

    Here’s a breakdown of costs per term, item by item, depending on your chosen program:

    Liberal Arts & Education, Science, Business Administration*, Software Engineering
    Per credit hour $1,579

    *Beginning Summer 2019

    Business Administration (U.S., Canada, Mexico) Discounted Tuition per credit hour

    		 $789
    Addiction, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Health Professions, Nursing, Community Development*
    Per credit hour $981

    *Beginning Summer 2019

    Community Development (U.S., Canada, Mexico) Discounted Tuition per credit hour

    		 $789
    Nurse Anesthesiology
    Track I per term $8,854
    Track II per term $6,107
    Physician Assistant
    Per credit hour (1-4 credit hours) $1,607
    Track 1 Full-time flat rate (5+ credit hours) $16,460
    Track 2 Part-time flat rate (5+ credit hours) $10,958
    Engineering*
    Per credit hour $1,607

    *Beginning Summer 2019

    Engineering (U.S., Canada, Mexico) Discounted Tuition per credit hour

    $804
    Architecture
    Per credit hour, 1-11 credit hours $1,607
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $23,369
    Each credit hour over 18 $1,607
    Off-Campus Programs (discount rates)
    Please see Off-campus programs cost accordion below for more details Varies by program
    Study Abroad Varies by program
    Co-op Tuition (per assignment)
    Co-op Training Tuition Parallel $588
    Co-op Training Tuition Alternating $1,042
    General Fees
    Late Payment Fee $200
    Late Registration Fee $200

    Cost Example

    Full-time Liberal Arts, 2 terms:

    		 Full-time Engineering
    Tuition, 9 credits per term: $28,422 Tuition, 9 credits per term: $28,926
    Room and Board - Commuting: $9,452
    Total: $37,874

    *Costs may vary

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    2018-19 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

    Let us help you with the math. Talk to a financial aid counselor. Find out why it’s more affordable to attend Detroit Mercy full-time. Are you graduating from high school this year? Be sure to check out the netprice calculator.

    Here’s a breakdown of costs per term, item by item, depending on your chosen program:

    Liberal Arts & Education, Science, Business Administration, Health Professions, Nursing, Dental Hygiene (non-clinical), University College, Digital Media Studies, Software Engineering
    Per credit, 1-11 credit hours $1,049
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $14,000
    Each credit hour over 18 $933
    Engineering, Architecture
    Per credit, 1-11 credit hours $1,123
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $14,500
    Each credit hour over 18 $967
    Off-Campus Programs
    Per credit hour, 1-11 credit hours (discounted rates) Varies by program
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) Flat rates listed above
    Each credit hour over 18 Credit hour rates listed above
    Please see Off-campus programs cost accordion below for more details  
    Study Abroad Varies by program

    Residency Fees

    		 Double/Single
    Shiple Hall (Freshmen only) – includes meal plan option (1) or (2) $4,748 / $7,003
    East, North, South Quads – includes meal plan option (1), (2) or (3) $4,868 / $7,122
    Holden Hall – includes meal plan option (1), (2) or (3) $4,689 / $6,944
    West Quad – excludes meal plan $3,561 / $5,699
    Note: Cable service is included.

    Meal Plans
    1) Block 255/$150 Flex
    2) Block 190/$300 Flex
    3) Block 120/$500 Flex

    Co-op Tuition (per assignment)
    Co-op Training Tuition Parallel $588
    Co-op Training Tuition Alternating $1,042

    General Fees
    Late Payment Fee $200
    Late Registration Fee $200

    Cost Example

    Full-time freshman, 2 terms:

    		 Undergraduate, off-campus, 2 terms:
    Tuition, 12-18 credits per term: $28,000 Tuition, 12-18 credits per term, (full-time): $28,000
    Room and Board - On Campus: $9,496 Tuition, 10 credits per term, (part-time): $20,980
    Total: $37,496

    *Costs may vary

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    2018-19 Graduate Tuition & Fees

    International students who wish to enter the U.S. in F-1 status to attend full-time classes must provide evidence of sufficient funds to pay tuition, fees and living expenses (reflected below in USD) for 8 months of study. For domestic student tuition and fees (that is, you are a U.S. Citizen, a Pending or Permanent Resident of the U.S., or you are on Asylum or Refugee Status), see the undergraduate or graduate accordions on this page.

    If you are bringing a spouse to Detroit Mercy with you, please be prepared to add additional living expense funds to adjust for this: $14,579.00 to the TOTAL figure in the respective chart below for your degree program. For each child you bring, add an additional $1,827.00 to the TOTAL. So, for example, if you are applying to the Architecture Graduate Program and you plan to bring a spouse and one child with you, the TOTAL is $58,507.00 USD.

    The following are tuition, fees, and estimated living expenses (in USD) based on full-time coursework and living on the McNichols Campus (off-campus housing cannot be assessed) for 8 months of study at Detroit Mercy. For cohort rates, contact the International Admissions Counselor.

    Following are the tuition rates (independent of discounts) for the American Language and Culture Program classes offered at Detroit Mercy:

    • ALCP 1010/5101 = $6,695
    • ALCP 2020/5202 = $2,868
    • ALCP 3150/5315 = $956
    • ALCP 2011/5011, 2012/5012, 2013/5013
      • Per Module = $956
      • All three at the same time = $2,868

    International Undergraduate Programs

    Liberal Arts & Education, Science, Business Administration, Health Professions, Nursing, Dental Hygiene (non-clinical), University College, Digital Media Studies, Software Engineering
    Per credit, 1-11 credit hours $1,080
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $21,196
    Each credit hour over 18 $1,387
    Engineering, Architecture
    Per credit, 1-11 credit hours $1,157
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $22,188
    Each credit hour over 18 $1,457
    Off-Campus Programs
    Per credit hour, 1-11 credit hours (discounted rates) Varies by program
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) Flat rates listed above
    Each credit hour over 18 Credit hour rates listed above
    Please see Off-campus programs cost accordion for more details  
    Study Abroad Varies by program

    Residency Fees

    		 Double/Single
    Shiple Hall (Freshmen only) – includes meal plan option (1) or (2) $4,890 / $7,213
    East, North, South Quads – includes meal plan option (1), (2) or (3) $4,995 / $7,336
    Holden Hall – includes meal plan option (1), (2) or (3) $4,830 / $7,152
    West Quad – excludes meal plan $3,668 / $5,870
    Note: Cable service is included.

    Meal Plans
    1) Block 225/$175 Flex
    2) Block 190/$300 Flex
    3) Block 120/$500 Flex

    Co-op Tuition (per assignment)
    Co-op Training Tuition Parallel $606
    Co-op Training Tuition Alternating $1,073

    General Fees
    Late Payment Fee $200
    Late Registration Fee $200

    *Costs may vary

    International Graduate Programs

    Liberal Arts & Education, Science, Software Engineering
    Per credit hour $1,626
    Community Development per credit hour** $789
    Architecture
    12-18 credits (flat rate per term) $24,185
    Per credit hour $1,655
    Business Administration per credit hour** $1,579
    Engineering per credit hour** $1,655
    HSA, Addiction Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling** $981
    Nursing per credit hour**
    		 $840
    Nurse Anesthesiology
    Track I per term $12,000
    Track II per term $8,277
    Physician Assistant
    Per credit hour (1-4 credit hours) $1,607
    Track 1 Full-time flat rate (5+ credit hours) $16,460
    Track 2 Part-time flat rate (5+ credit hours) $10,958
    Engineering
    Per credit hour $1,655
    Architecture
    Per credit hour, 1-11 credit hours $1,655
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $24,185
    Each credit hour over 18 $1,655
    Off-Campus Programs (discount rates)
    Please see Off-campus programs cost accordion below for more details Varies by program
    Study Abroad Varies by program
    Co-op Tuition (per assignment)
    Co-op Training Tuition Parallel $606
    Co-op Training Tuition Alternating $1,073
    General Fees
    Late Payment Fee $200
    Late Registration Fee $200

    **Not eligible for tuition discounts

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    2018-19 Off-campus & Special Programs Tuition & Fees

    For additional tuition information on specific off-campus programs, please speak with your academic advisor or a financial aid counselor. Rates listed are discounted rates unless otherwise specified.
    Macomb University Center:
      Undergraduate
        Economics and Financial Economics (per credit, 1-11 credit hours) $550
        BSN Completion (per credit, 1-11 credit hours) $550
        Other (per credit, 1-11 credit hours) $801
        For US and Canadian Students: 12-18 credits (flat rate per term) $14,000
    Each credit over 18 $933
    For Non-US and Canadian Students: 12-18 credits (flat rate per term) $20, 579
        Each credit over 18 $1,347
      Graduate
        Economics and Financial Economics (per credit hour) $826
    Health Services Administration $981
        Other (per credit hour) $1,157
    WCCCD: Social Work Transfer Students
      Select Courses: Undergraduate (per credit, 1-11 credit hours) $550
        For US and Canadian Students: 12-18 credits (flat rate per term) $14,000
        Each credit over 18 $933
    For Non-US and Canadian Students: 12-18 credits (flat rate per term) $20,579
    Each credit over 18 $1,347
      Graduate (per credit hour) $826
    Online Courses in Economics and Financial Economics
      (for students enrolled as online students in these programs)
      Undergraduate (per credit, 1-11 credit hours) $550
        For US and Canadian Students: 12-18 credits (flat rate per term) $14,000
        Each credit over 18 $933
    For Non-US and Canadian Students: 12-18 credits (flat rate per term) $20,579
    Each credit over 18 $1,347
      Graduate (per credit hour) $826
    Online CIS Graduate Programs in Software Management, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance  
      (for students enrolled in complete online degree program)  
        per credit hour $826
    Other:
      American Language & Culture Program (per course)
      ALCP 3150, 5315 $928
      ALCP 2011/5011, 2022/5012, 2013/5013 $928 per module or $2,784 for all three at same level
      ALCP 1010, 5101 $6,500
      Legal Assistant Certificate (per credit, 1-11 credit hours) $525
      12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $14,000
      Each credit over 18 $933
    For Non-US and Canadian Students: 12-18 credits (flat rate per term) $20,579
    Each credit over 18 $1,347
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    2018-19 International Students Tuition & Fees

    International students who wish to enter the U.S. in F-1 status to attend full-time classes must provide evidence of sufficient funds to pay tuition, fees and living expenses (reflected below in USD) for 8 months of study. For domestic student tuition and fees (that is, you are a U.S. Citizen, a Pending or Permanent Resident of the U.S., or you are on Asylum or Refugee Status), see the undergraduate or graduate accordions on this page.

    If you are bringing a spouse to Detroit Mercy with you, please be prepared to add additional living expense funds to adjust for this: $14,579.00 to the TOTAL figure in the respective chart below for your degree program. For each child you bring, add an additional $1,827.00 to the TOTAL. So, for example, if you are applying to the Architecture Graduate Program and you plan to bring a spouse and one child with you, the TOTAL is $58,507.00 USD.

    The following are tuition, fees, and estimated living expenses (in USD) based on full-time coursework and living on the McNichols Campus (off-campus housing cannot be assessed) for 8 months of study at Detroit Mercy. For cohort rates, contact the International Admissions Counselor.

    Following are the tuition rates (independent of discounts) for the American Language and Culture Program classes offered at Detroit Mercy:

    • ALCP 1010/5101 = $6,500
    • ALCP 2011/5011, 2012/5012, 2013/5013 = $928 per module or $2,784 for all three at same level
    • ALCP 3150/5315 = $928

    International Undergraduate Programs

    Liberal Arts & Education, Science, Business Administration, Health Professions, Nursing, Dental Hygiene (non-clinical), University College, Digital Media Studies, Software Engineering
    Per credit, 1-11 credit hours $1,049
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $20,579
    Each credit hour over 18 $1,347
    Engineering, Architecture
    Per credit, 1-11 credit hours $1,123
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $21,542
    Each credit hour over 18 $1,415
    Off-Campus Programs
    Per credit hour, 1-11 credit hours (discounted rates) Varies by program
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) Flat rates listed above
    Each credit hour over 18 Credit hour rates listed above
    Please see Off-campus programs cost accordion below for more details  
    Study Abroad Varies by program

    Residency Fees

    		 Double/Single
    Shiple Hall (Freshmen only) – includes meal plan option (1) or (2) $4,748 / $7,003
    East, North, South Quads – includes meal plan option (1), (2) or (3) $4,868 / $7,122
    Holden Hall – includes meal plan option (1), (2) or (3) $4,689 / $6,944
    West Quad – excludes meal plan $3,561 / $5,699
    Note: Cable service is included.

    Meal Plans
    1) Block 255/$150 Flex
    2) Block 190/$300 Flex
    3) Block 120/$500 Flex

    Co-op Tuition (per assignment)
    Co-op Training Tuition Parallel $588
    Co-op Training Tuition Alternating $1,042

    General Fees
    Late Payment Fee $200
    Late Registration Fee $200

    Cost Example

    Full-time freshman, 2 terms:

    		 Undergraduate, off-campus, 2 terms:
    Tuition, 12-18 credits per term: $41,158 Tuition, 12-18 credits per term, (full-time): $41,158
    Room and Board - On Campus: $9,736 Tuition, 10 credits per term, (part-time): $20,980
    Total: $50, 894

    *Costs may vary

    International Graduate Programs

    Liberal Arts & Education, Science, Business Administration, Software Engineering
    Per credit hour $1,579
    Health Professions, Nursing, Community Development
    Per credit hour $981
    Nurse Anesthesiology
    Track I per term $8,854
    Track II per term $6,107
    Physician Assistant
    Per credit hour (1-4 credit hours) $1,607
    Track 1 Full-time flat rate (5+ credit hours) $16,460
    Track 2 Part-time flat rate (5+ credit hours) $10,958
    Engineering
    Per credit hour $1,607
    Architecture
    Per credit hour, 1-11 credit hours $1,607
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $23,369
    Each credit hour over 18 $1,607
    Off-Campus Programs (discount rates)
    Please see Off-campus programs cost for more details Varies by program
    Study Abroad Varies by program
    Co-op Tuition (per assignment)
    Co-op Training Tuition Parallel $588
    Co-op Training Tuition Alternating $1,042
    General Fees
    Late Payment Fee $200
    Late Registration Fee $200

    Cost Example

    Full-time Liberal Arts, 2 terms:

    		 Full-time Engineering
    Tuition, 9 credits per term: $28,422 Tuition, 9 credits per term: $28,926
    Room and Board - Commuting: $9,736
    Total: $38,158

    *Costs may vary

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Travel, Books and Supplies

  • Students living on campus may spend on average $345 on travel expenses
  • Students commuting may spend on average $2,123 on travel expenses
  • We estimate that student could spend aprox. $1,249 in books and supplies each year
  • Tip: Renting books and shopping online for books are the most economical ways to secure books

Personal & Miscellaneous Expenses

We estimate that students may spend approximately $5171 for personal expenses during the academic year. This was calculated based on the moderate living expense budget for 2017-18 for the metro Detroit Area, provided by The College Board.

Loan Fees

Estimated loan fees for undergraduate students averaged $72 per academic year. Estimated loan fees for graduate students averaged $220 per academic year.