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.

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.

Also, many programs have assistantships, fellowships, and other fee-waiver programs. Please consult your chosen program.

Feel free to contact us at 313-993-3350 if you have any questions.

2022-23

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    2022-23 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

    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
    Per Credit Cost
    Per credit, 1-11 credit hours $1,163
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $15,529
    Each credit hour over 18 $1,035
    Nursing PT-BSN
    Per Credit / Flat Rate Cost
    Nursing PT-BSN (Applies to those enrolled prior to Fall 2021)
         1-4 credit hours, per credit $1,163
         5-11 credit hours, flat rate $7,000
         12 and above credits, flat rate $15,529
    Nursing PT-BSN (Applies to those enrolled starting in Fall 2021)
         1-11 credit hours, per credit $1,163
         12 and above credits, flat rate $15,529
    Engineering, Architecture
    Per Credit Cost
    Per credit, 1-11 credit hours $1,246
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) U.S., Canada, Mexico $16,082
    Each credit hour over 18, U.S., Canada, Mexico $1,072
    Off-Campus Programs
    Per Credit Cost
    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

    Residence Hall Double/Single
    Shiple Hall (Freshmen only) – includes meal plan option (1), (2), or (3) $5,112 / $7,541
    East, North, South Quads – includes meal plan option (1), (2), or (3) $5,222 / $7,669
    Holden Hall – includes meal plan option (1), (2), or (3) $5,050 / $7,478
    West Quad – excludes meal plan $3,835 / $6,137

    Meal Plans

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

    Co-op Tuition

    Co-op Tuition (per assignment)
    Co-op options Cost
    Co-op Training Tuition Parallel $652
    Co-op Training Tuition Alternating $1,156

    Fees

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

    Cost Example

    Full-time freshman, 2 terms:

    Tuition, 12-18 credits per term: $31,058
    Room and Board - On-Campus: $10,224
    Total: $41,282

    Undergraduate, off-campus, 2 terms:

    Tuition, 12-18 credits per term, (full-time): $31,058
    Tuition, 10 credits per term, (part-time): $23,260

    *Costs may vary

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    2022-23 Graduate Tuition & Fees

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

    Liberal Arts & Education, Science
    Option Cost
    Per credit hour $1,751
    On-site Applied Data Analytics Graduate Program**
    Option Cost
    U.S., Canada, Mexico (per credit hour) $916
    Architecture 
    Options Cost
    U.S., Canada, Mexico
         Per credit hour, 1-11 credit hours $1,359
         12-18 credit hours (flat-rate per term) $17,531
         Each credit hour over 18 $1,359
    Business Administration**
    Option Cost
    U.S., Canada, Mexico per credit hour $850
    Community Development per credit hour**
    Option Cost
    per credit hour $850
    HSA, Addiction Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling**
    Option Cost
    per credit hour $904
    Nursing
    Option Cost
    per credit hour $904
    Nurse Anesthesiology
    Option Cost
    Flat rate per term (year one 3 terms) $8,500
    Flat rate per term (years two and three) $12,922
    Physician Assistant
    Options Cost
    Per credit hour (1-4 credit hours) $1,730
    Track 1 Full-time flat rate (5+ credit hours) $17,725
    Track 2 Part-time flat rate (5+ credit hours) $11,801
    Engineering**
    Options Cost
    U.S., Canada, Mexico per credit hour $865

    Law School
    Options Cost
     U.S. JD, per credit hour $1,523
     U.S./Canadian Dual JD Program entering c/o 2020 (flat-rate per term) $12,845
     U.S./Canadian Dual JD Program entering c/o 2021 & 2022 (flat-rate per term) $13,100

     

    Off-Campus Programs (discount rates)

    Options Cost
    Please see Off-Campus Programs cost accordion below for more details Varies by program
    Study Abroad Varies by program
    Co-op Tuition (per assignment)
    Options Cost
    Co-op Training Tuition Parallel $652
    Co-op Training Tuition Alternating $1,156
    General Fees
    Fees Cost
    Late Payment Fee $200
    Late Registration Fee $200

     **Not eligible for tuition discounts

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    2022-23 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 Cost
    Health Services Administration per credit, hour (1-11 credits) $904
    12-18 credits U.S., Canada, Mexico (flat rate per term) $15,529
    Each credit over 18 $1,035
    12-18 credits International (flat rate per term) $22,825
    International Each credit over 18 $1,494
    Online Programs in Economics and Financial Economics
    (for students enrolled as online students in these programs) Cost
    Undergraduate (per credit, 1-11 credit hours) $610
    Undergraduate - U.S., Canada, Mexico 12-18 credits (flat rate per term) $15,529
    Undergraduate - Each credit over 18 $1,035
    Undergraduate- International 12-18 credits (flat rate per term) $22,825
    Undergraduate - International Each credit over 18 $1,494
    Graduate (per credit hour) $916
    Online CIS Graduate Programs in Software Management and Information Assurance
    (for students enrolled in complete online degree program) Cost
    per credit hour $916
    Online MS in Cybercrime
    (for students enrolled in complete online degree program) Cost
    per credit hour $916
    Online Vehicle Cyber Engineering
    (for students enrolled in complete online program) Cost
    per credit hour $865
    Online Applied Data Analytics Graduate Program
    (for students enrolled in complete online degree program) Cost
    per credit hour $916
    Bachelor of Social Work FAST Program
    For students beginning in the FAST Program in Summer 2023 Cost
    per credit hour $610
    American Language & Culture Program
    (per course) Cost
    ALCP 3150, 5315 $1,030
    ALCP 2020/5202 $3,090
    ALCP 2011/5011, 2012/5012, 2013/5013  
         Per Module $1,030
         All three at same time $3,090
    ALCP 1010, 5101 $7.209
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    2022-23 International Students Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

    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, Software Engineering
    Credit Hours Cost
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $22,825
    Each credit hour over 18 $1,494
    Engineering, Architecture
    Credit Hours Cost
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $23,894
    Each credit hour over 18 $1,570

    Options Cost
    Please see Off-campus programs cost accordion below for more details Varies by program
    Study Abroad Varies by program
    American Language & Culture Program
    (per course) Cost
    ALCP 3150, 5315 $1,030
    ALCP 2020/5202 $3,090
    ALCP 2011/5011, 2012/5012, 2013/5013
         Per Module $1,030
         All three at same time $3,090
    ALCP 1010, 5101 $7,209
    Other:
    General Fees Cost
    Late Payment Fee $200
    Late Registration Fee $200
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    2022-23 International Students Graduate Tuition & Fees

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

    Architecture
    Options Cost
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $26,044
    Per credit hour $1,783
    Business Administration**
    Options Cost
    Per credit hour $1,700
    Engineering**
    Options Cost
    Per credit hour $1,783
    HSA, Addiction Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling**
    Options Cost
    Per credit hour $904
    Nursing**
    Options Cost
    Per credit hour $904
    Nurse Anesthesiology
    Options Cost
    Flat rate per term (First year 3 terms) $8,500
    Flat rate per term (years two and three) $12,922
    Physician Assistant
    Options Cost
    Per credit hour (1-4 credit hours) $1,730
    Track 1 Full-time flat rate (5+ credit hours) $17,725
    Track 2 Part-time flat rate (5+ credit hours) $11,801
    Liberal Arts & Education, Science, Software Engineering
    Options Cost
    Per credit hour $1,751
    Online Applied Data Analytics Graduate Program
    Options Cost
    Per credit hour $916
    Off-Campus Programs
    Options Cost
    Please see Off-campus programs cost accordion below for more details Varies by program
    Study Abroad Varies by program
    American Language & Culture Program
    (per course) Cost
    ALCP 3150, 5315 $1,030
    ALCP 2020/5202 $3,090
    ALCP 2011/5011, 2012/5012, 2013/5013
         Per Module $1,030
         All three at same time $3,090
    ALCP 1010, 5101 $7,209
    Other:
    General Fees Cost
    Late Payment Fee $200
    Late Registration Fee $200

    ** Not eligible for tuition discounts

2021-22

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    2021-22 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

    Here’s a breakdown of costs per term, item by item, depending on your chosen program (these rates apply to students from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico):

    Liberal Arts & Education, Science, Business Administration, Health Professions, Nursing, Dental Hygiene (non-clinical), University College
    Per Credit / Flat Rate Cost
    Per credit, 1-11 credit hours $1,129
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $15,077
    Each credit hour over 18 $1,005
    Nursing PT-BSN
    Per Credit / Flat Rate Cost
    Nursing PT-BSN (Applies to those enrolled prior to Fall 2021)
         1-4 credit hours, per credit $1,129
         5-11 credit hours, flat rate $7,000
         12 and above credits, flat rate $15,077
    Nursing PT-BSN (Applies to those starting in Fall 2021)
         1-11 credit hours, per credit $1,129
         12 and above credits, flat rate $15,077
    Engineering, Architecture
    Credit Hours/ Flat Rate Cost
    Per credit, 1-11 credit hours $1,210
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $15,614
    Each credit hour over 18 $1,041
    Off-Campus Programs
    Credit Hours/ Flat Rate Cost
    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

    Residence Hall Double/Single
    Shiple Hall (Freshmen only) – includes meal plan option (1), (2) or (3) $5,012 / $7,393
    East, North, South Quads – includes meal plan option (1), (2) or (3) $5,120 / $7,519
    Holden Hall – includes meal plan option (1), (2) or (3) $4,951 / $7,331
    West Quad – excludes meal plan $3,760 / $6,017

    Meal Plans

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

    Co-op Tuition

    Co-op Tuition (per assignment)
    Co-op options Cost
    Co-op Training Tuition Parallel $633
    Co-op Training Tuition Alternating $1,122

    Fees

    General Fees
    Fees Cost
    Late Payment Fee $200

    Late Registration Fee

    		 $200

    Application for Graduation

    		 Cost

    Bachelor/Master/Specialist/Doctorate

    		 $95

    Certificate

    		 $30

    Cost Example

    Full-time freshman, 2 terms:

    Tuition, 12-18 credits per term: $30,154
    Room and Board - On Campus: $10,024
    Total: $40,178

    Undergraduate, off-campus, 2 terms:

    Tuition, 12-18 credits per term, (full-time): $30,154
    Tuition, 10 credits per term, (part-time): $22,580

    *Costs may vary

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    2021-22 Graduate Tuition and Fees

     Here’s a breakdown of costs per term, item by item, depending on your chosen program (these rates apply to students from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico):

    Liberal Arts & Education, Science
    Enrollment Cost
    Per credit hour $1,700
    Onsite Applied Data Analytics Graduate Program**
    Option Cost
    U.S., Canada, Mexico (per credit hour) $889
    Architecture 
    Enrollment Cost
    U.S., Canada, Mexico
         Per credit hour, 1-11 credit hours $1,319
         12-18 credit hours (flat-rate per term) $17,020
         Each credit hour over 18 $1,319
    Business Administration**
    Enrollment Cost
    U.S., Canada, Mexico per credit hour $825
    Community Development per credit hour**
    Enrollment Cost
    per credit $825
    HSA, Addiction Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling**
    Enrollment Cost
    per credit hour $878
    Nursing**
    Enrollment Cost
    per credit hour $878
    Nurse Anesthesiology
    Enrollment Cost
    Flat rate per term $12,546
    Physician Assistant
    Enrollment Cost
    Per credit hour (1-4 credit hours) $1,680
    Track 1 Full-time flat rate (5+ credit hours) $17,209
    Track 2 Part-time flat rate (5+ credit hours) $11,457
    Engineering**
    Enrollment Cost
    per credit hour $840
    Off-Campus Programs (discount rates)
    Enrollment Cost
    Please see Off-campus programs cost accordion below for more details Varies by program
    Study Abroad Varies by program
    Co-op Tuition (per assignment)
    Enrollment Cost
    Co-op Training Tuition Parallel $633
    Co-op Training Tuition Alternating $1,122
    General Fees
    Fees Cost
    Late Payment Fee $200
    Late Registration Fee $200
    Application for Graduation Cost
    Bachelor/Master/Specialist/Doctorate $95
    Certificate $30

     **Not eligible for tuition discounts

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    2021-22 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 Cost
    Health Services Administration per credit, hour (1-11 credits) $878
    12-18 credits U.S., Canada, Mexico (flat rate per term) $15,077
    Each credit over 18 $1,005
    12-18 credits International (flat rate per term) $22,161
    International Each credit over 18 $1,450
    Social Work Transfer Students from WCCCD
    Courses Cost
    Select Courses: Undergraduate (per credit, 1-11 credit hours) $593
    Online Programs in Economics and Financial Economics
    (for students enrolled as online students in these programs) Cost
    Undergraduate (per credit, 1-11 credit hours) $593
    Undergraduate - U.S., Canada, Mexico 12-18 credits (flat rate per term) $15,077
    Undergraduate - Each credit over 18 $1,005
    Undergraduate- International 12-18 credits (flat rate per term) $22,161
    Undergraduate - International Each credit over 18 $1,450
    Graduate (per credit hour) $889
    Online CIS Graduate Programs in Software Management, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
    (for students enrolled in complete online degree program) Cost
    per credit hour $889
    Online Applied Data Analytics Graduate Program
    (for students enrolled in complete online degree program) Cost
    per credit hour $889
    American Language & Culture Program
    (per course) Cost
    ALCP 3150, 5315 $1,000
    ALCP 2020/5202 $2,999
    ALCP 2011/5011, 2012/5012, 2013/5013  
         Per Module $1,000
         All three at same time $2,999
    ALCP 1010, 5101 $6,999
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    2021-22 International Students Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

    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
    Credit Hours Cost
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $22,161
    Each credit hour over 18 $1,450
    Engineering, Architecture
    Credit Hours Cost
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $23,198
    Each credit hour over 18 $1,524
    American Language & Culture Program
    (per course) Cost
    ALCP 3150, 5315 $1,000
    ALCP 2020/5202 $2,999
    ALCP 2011/5011, 2012/5012, 2013/5013
         Per Module $1,000
         All three at same time $2,999
    ALCP 1010, 5101 $6,999
    Other:
    General Fees Cost
    Late Payment Fee $200
    Late Registration Fee $200
    Application for Graduation Cost
    Bachelor/Master/Specialist/Doctorate

    $95
    Certificate $30
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    2021-22 International Students Graduate Tuition & Fees

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

    Architecture
    Enrollment Cost
    12-18 credit hours (flat rate per term) $25,285
    Per credit hour $1,731
    Business Administration**
    Enrollment Cost
    Per credit hour $1,650
    Engineering**
    Enrollment Cost
    Per credit hour $1,731
    HSA, Addiction Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling**
    Enrollment Cost
    Per credit hour $878
    Nursing**
    Enrollment Cost
    Per credit hour $878
    Nurse Anesthesiology
    Enrollment Cost
    Track I (flat rate per term) $12,546
    Physician Assistant
    Enrollment Cost
    Per credit hour (1-4 credit hours) $1,680
    Track 1 Full-time flat rate (5+ credit hours) $17,209
    Track 2 Part-time flat rate (5+ credit hours) $11,457
    Liberal Arts & Education, Science
    Enrollment Cost
    Per credit hour $1,700
    On-site Applied Data Analytics Graduate Program
    Enrollment Cost
    Per credit hour $1,700
    American Language & Culture Program
    (per course) Cost
    ALCP 3150, 5315 $1,000
    ALCP 2020/5202 $2,999
    ALCP 2011/5011, 2012/5012, 2013/5013
         Per Module $1,000
         All three at same time $2,999
    ALCP 1010, 5101 $6,999
    Other:
    General Fees Cost
    Late Payment Fee $200
    Late Registration Fee $200
    Application for Graduation Cost
    Bachelor/Master/Specialist/Doctorate $95
    Certificate $30

    ** Not eligible for tuition discounts

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Additional educational expenses to consider

Travel, Books and Supplies

  • Students living on campus may spend on average $376 on travel expenses
  • Students commuting may spend on average $2,150 on travel expenses
  • We estimate that students could spend approximately. $1,288 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 undergraduate students may spend approximately $2,380 for personal expenses during the academic year. For graduate and professional students, the personal expenses vary. Please reach out to the financial aid office for more details.

Loan Fees

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