University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Detroit, MI. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
41.4%
1,478 applications
Median LSAT
156
25th–75th: 154–159
Median GPA
3.52
25th–75th: 3.16–3.73
Entering class
247
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $48,480 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Living expense budget | $23,983 |
| Total per year | $72,463 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $67,389 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
58%
25th percentile
$10,504
Median grant
$18,636
75th percentile
$32,614
0.8% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
84%
chance of admission
Estimated scholarship: $18,636 a year ($13,757–$27,023)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for University of Detroit Mercy School of Law?
The median LSAT for University of Detroit Mercy School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 156, with the middle half scoring 154 to 159. A score at or above 159 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for University of Detroit Mercy School of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.52, with the middle half between 3.16 and 3.73.
What is University of Detroit Mercy School of Law's acceptance rate?
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law admitted 41.4% of applicants for fall 2025: 612 offers from 1,478 applications, for an entering class of 247.
How much does University of Detroit Mercy School of Law cost?
Tuition is $48,480 a year, plus $0 in fees and a $23,983 living expense budget, for a total of about $72,463 a year before scholarships.
Does University of Detroit Mercy School of Law give scholarships?
58% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $18,636 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $10,504 to $32,614.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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