Is University of Detroit Mercy a Catholic college?

Yes. University of Detroit Mercy is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus and Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.

What is University of Detroit Mercy’s Compass Score?

72 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at University of Detroit Mercy?

Mass is listed at St. Ignatius Chapel, Commerce & Finance Building and Gesu Parish (across the street). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Catholic college

University of Detroit Mercy

LocationDetroit, MI
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 5,528 students
SponsorSociety of Jesus and Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
TraditionJesuit, Mercy

Official website

University of Detroit Mercy is a Catholic university in Detroit sponsored by the Jesuits and the Sisters of Mercy. University Ministry offers Mass in St. Ignatius Chapel Monday through Friday at 1 p.m. and on Sunday at 8 p.m., with Sunday confession and weekly adoration, and Gesu Parish across the street adds daily and weekend Masses. The core curriculum requires one religious studies course (Catholicism is one option) and one philosophy course, plus a further philosophy or religious studies elective.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 6

Monday–Friday1:00 PMSt. Ignatius Chapel, Commerce & Finance Building
Sunday8:00 PMSt. Ignatius Chapel, Commerce & Finance Building · Student Mass, fall and winter semesters.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday5:30 PMGesu Parish (across the street) · Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. is a Communion Service.
Saturday4:00 PMGesu Parish (across the street)
Sunday8:00 AMGesu Parish (across the street)
Sunday10:30 AMGesu Parish (across the street)

Confession 2

Sunday7:15 PMSt. Ignatius Chapel, Commerce & Finance Building · During the academic year, before the 8 p.m. Mass; also by appointment.
Saturday3:00 PM–3:45 PMGesu Parish (across the street)

Adoration 2

Tuesday7:00 PM–8:00 PMSt. Ignatius Chapel, Commerce & Finance Building · Eucharistic Adoration/Holy Hour.
Friday4:30 PM–5:30 PMGesu Parish (across the street)

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Worship Spaces, Schedules and Sacramental Prep | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/liturgy-prayer.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Catholic Mass - St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce & Finance Building) Sunday 8 p.m. Mass is offered during fall and winter semesters Daily Mass is offered Monday - Friday at 1p.m. Eucharistic Adoration/Holy Hour is offered Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.”
Mass is offered in St. Ignatius Chapel Monday-Friday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. adoration is Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.
“Catholic Mass - St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce & Finance Building) Sunday 8 p.m. Mass is offered during fall and winter semesters Daily Mass is offered Monday - Friday at 1p.m. Eucharistic Adoration/Holy Hour is offered Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.”
Mass is offered in St. Ignatius Chapel Monday-Friday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. adoration is Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.
“Reconciliation (confession) is offered at 7:15 p.m. every Sunday before the 8 p.m. Mass during the academic year in the St. Ignatius Chapel or by appointment with the priests below:”
Confession is scheduled weekly on Sundays at 7:15 p.m. in St. Ignatius Chapel.
“Catholic Mass - St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce & Finance Building) Sunday 8 p.m. Mass is offered during fall and winter semesters Daily Mass is offered Monday - Friday at 1p.m. Eucharistic Adoration/Holy Hour is offered Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.”
Mass is offered in St. Ignatius Chapel Monday-Friday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. adoration is Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.
“Catholic Mass - Gesu Parish, across the street Daily 5:30 p.m. Mass with Wednesday being a Communion Service Thursdays: Rosary Group meets after the 5:30 p.m. Mass Fridays: Eucharistic Adoration 4:30-5:30 p.m. before Mass Saturday Mass at 4 p.m. (Reconciliation offered 3-3:45 p.m.) and Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.”
University Ministry lists Gesu Parish across the street with weekday 5:30 p.m. Mass (Wednesday is a Communion service), Friday adoration, Saturday confession and vigil, and two Sunday Masses.
“Catholic Mass - Gesu Parish, across the street Daily 5:30 p.m. Mass with Wednesday being a Communion Service Thursdays: Rosary Group meets after the 5:30 p.m. Mass Fridays: Eucharistic Adoration 4:30-5:30 p.m. before Mass Saturday Mass at 4 p.m. (Reconciliation offered 3-3:45 p.m.) and Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.”
University Ministry lists Gesu Parish across the street with weekday 5:30 p.m. Mass (Wednesday is a Communion service), Friday adoration, Saturday confession and vigil, and two Sunday Masses.
“Catholic Mass - Gesu Parish, across the street Daily 5:30 p.m. Mass with Wednesday being a Communion Service Thursdays: Rosary Group meets after the 5:30 p.m. Mass Fridays: Eucharistic Adoration 4:30-5:30 p.m. before Mass Saturday Mass at 4 p.m. (Reconciliation offered 3-3:45 p.m.) and Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.”
University Ministry lists Gesu Parish across the street with weekday 5:30 p.m. Mass (Wednesday is a Communion service), Friday adoration, Saturday confession and vigil, and two Sunday Masses.
“Catholic Mass - Gesu Parish, across the street Daily 5:30 p.m. Mass with Wednesday being a Communion Service Thursdays: Rosary Group meets after the 5:30 p.m. Mass Fridays: Eucharistic Adoration 4:30-5:30 p.m. before Mass Saturday Mass at 4 p.m. (Reconciliation offered 3-3:45 p.m.) and Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.”
University Ministry lists Gesu Parish across the street with weekday 5:30 p.m. Mass (Wednesday is a Communion service), Friday adoration, Saturday confession and vigil, and two Sunday Masses.
“Catholic Mass - Gesu Parish, across the street Daily 5:30 p.m. Mass with Wednesday being a Communion Service Thursdays: Rosary Group meets after the 5:30 p.m. Mass Fridays: Eucharistic Adoration 4:30-5:30 p.m. before Mass Saturday Mass at 4 p.m. (Reconciliation offered 3-3:45 p.m.) and Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.”
University Ministry lists Gesu Parish across the street with weekday 5:30 p.m. Mass (Wednesday is a Communion service), Friday adoration, Saturday confession and vigil, and two Sunday Masses.
“Catholic Mass - Gesu Parish, across the street Daily 5:30 p.m. Mass with Wednesday being a Communion Service Thursdays: Rosary Group meets after the 5:30 p.m. Mass Fridays: Eucharistic Adoration 4:30-5:30 p.m. before Mass Saturday Mass at 4 p.m. (Reconciliation offered 3-3:45 p.m.) and Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.”
University Ministry lists Gesu Parish across the street with weekday 5:30 p.m. Mass (Wednesday is a Communion service), Friday adoration, Saturday confession and vigil, and two Sunday Masses.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 0.3 mi
Catholic Church of St. Moses the Black — 1.5 mi · 1125 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit
St. Peter Claver Catholic Church — 1.6 mi
St. Peter Claver Parish — 1.9 mi · 13305 Grove Street, Detroit
St. Cecilia Catholic Church — 2.9 mi
Our Mother of Perpetual Help — 2.9 mi · 241 Pearson Street, Ferndale

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Sacramental life

72 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday-Friday at 1 p.m. in St. Ignatius Chapel. Gesu Parish across the street also has a 5:30 p.m. weekday Mass (not counted, off campus).)
Sources (2)
1. Worship Spaces, Schedules and Sacramental Prep | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/liturgy-prayer.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Catholic Mass - St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce & Finance Building) Sunday 8 p.m. Mass is offered during fall and winter semesters Daily Mass is offered Monday - Friday at 1p.m. Eucharistic Adoration/Holy Hour is offered Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.”
  Mass is offered in St. Ignatius Chapel Monday-Friday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. adoration is Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.
2. University Ministry FAQ | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/volunteer-lead.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass is offered Monday - Friday and Sunday. On Monday - Friday Mass is at 1:00 p.m.. Our Sunday student liturgy is held at 8:00 p.m.”
  The ministry FAQ confirms weekday Mass at 1 p.m. and a Sunday student Mass at 8 p.m.
Partly:
Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (One Sunday 8 p.m. student Mass on campus during fall and winter semesters. Gesu Parish across the street has Saturday 4 p.m. and Sunday 8 and 10:30 a.m. Masses (not counted, off campus).)
Sources (2)
1. Worship Spaces, Schedules and Sacramental Prep | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/liturgy-prayer.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Catholic Mass - St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce & Finance Building) Sunday 8 p.m. Mass is offered during fall and winter semesters Daily Mass is offered Monday - Friday at 1p.m. Eucharistic Adoration/Holy Hour is offered Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.”
  Mass is offered in St. Ignatius Chapel Monday-Friday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. adoration is Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.
2. University Ministry FAQ | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/volunteer-lead.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mass is offered Monday - Friday and Sunday. On Monday - Friday Mass is at 1:00 p.m.. Our Sunday student liturgy is held at 8:00 p.m.”
  The ministry FAQ confirms weekday Mass at 1 p.m. and a Sunday student Mass at 8 p.m.
Partly:
Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Sundays 7:15 p.m. before the 8 p.m. Mass during the academic year, or by appointment with the priests listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Worship Spaces, Schedules and Sacramental Prep | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/liturgy-prayer.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Reconciliation (confession) is offered at 7:15 p.m. every Sunday before the 8 p.m. Mass during the academic year in the St. Ignatius Chapel or by appointment with the priests below:”
  Confession is scheduled weekly on Sundays at 7:15 p.m. in St. Ignatius Chapel.
Partly:
Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Tuesdays 7-8 p.m. on campus. Gesu Parish also has Friday adoration 4:30-5:30 p.m.)
Sources (1)
1. Worship Spaces, Schedules and Sacramental Prep | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/liturgy-prayer.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Catholic Mass - St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce & Finance Building) Sunday 8 p.m. Mass is offered during fall and winter semesters Daily Mass is offered Monday - Friday at 1p.m. Eucharistic Adoration/Holy Hour is offered Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.”
  Mass is offered in St. Ignatius Chapel Monday-Friday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. adoration is Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.
Partly:
Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (The ministry staff page lists Jeff Dorr, S.J., as Sacramental Minister/Jesuit (Part-time) and Trevor Rainwater as Jesuit (part-time). A Jesuit community of 18 priests lives on campus; the page describes them serving in six works, not as student chaplains.)
Sources (2)
1. About University Ministry | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/about.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Dorr, S.J. Sacramental Minister/Jesuit (Part-time)”
  Jeff Dorr, S.J., serves as part-time sacramental minister.
2. Jesuit Community | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/about/mission-vision/religious-sponsors/jesuit-community.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Currently, the Jesuit community in the Lansing-Reilly Hall Residence consists of 18 Jesuit priests, one Jesuit brother, two Jesuit scholastics (students) while three priests reside elsewhere for the benefit of their apostolic work.”
  A Jesuit community of 18 priests lives on the McNichols Campus and serves several Jesuit works, including the university.
Yes:
Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. Worship Spaces, Schedules and Sacramental Prep | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/liturgy-prayer.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Holy Spirit Chapel is located on the ground floor of the Student Union, located at the end of the hall of study rooms. It is open to all students for prayer and reflection.”
  A campus chapel is open to students for prayer.
  “Catholic Mass is offered in the chapel Sunday to Friday. Please see the worship schedule for days and times. People of all faiths are welcome to the chapel and services.”
  St. Ignatius Chapel on the McNichols Campus hosts Mass Sunday through Friday.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (17 weekly times documented: 13 Mass, 2 confession, 2 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Theology and core curriculum

40 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Knowledge Area D requires D1 Philosophical Knowledge, D2 Religious Knowledge, and D3 a PHL or RELS elective (9 credits). Only D2 is necessarily religious studies. D3 may be philosophy. The F1 Ethics requirement may be met by philosophy, religious studies, engineering, or health care ethics courses.)
Sources (1)
1. Core Curriculum | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/current-students/registrar/core.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “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's mission to "integrate the intellectual, spiritual, ethical and social development of our students."”
  The core applies to all undergraduates and is described in terms of the university mission, without naming the Catholic intellectual tradition.
  “D1: Philosophical Knowledge (see College/School specific page for program requirements) PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy D2: Religious Knowledge (see College/School specific page for program requirements) CAS 2000/RELS 2000 Catholicism:Spirit & Methods (3) RELS 2001 The Study of Religions”
  The core requires PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy and one Religious Knowledge course, for which Catholicism: Spirit & Methods is one option among several.
Partly:
Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (D2 Religious Knowledge options include CAS 2000/RELS 2000 Catholicism: Spirit & Methods alongside courses on world religions, Islam, Judaism, and the Bible.)
Sources (1)
1. Core Curriculum | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/current-students/registrar/core.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “D1: Philosophical Knowledge (see College/School specific page for program requirements) PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy D2: Religious Knowledge (see College/School specific page for program requirements) CAS 2000/RELS 2000 Catholicism:Spirit & Methods (3) RELS 2001 The Study of Religions”
  The core requires PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy and one Religious Knowledge course, for which Catholicism: Spirit & Methods is one option among several.
Partly:
Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (D1 Philosophical Knowledge (PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy); the D3 elective may be PHL or RELS.)
Sources (1)
1. Core Curriculum | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/current-students/registrar/core.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “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's mission to "integrate the intellectual, spiritual, ethical and social development of our students."”
  The core applies to all undergraduates and is described in terms of the university mission, without naming the Catholic intellectual tradition.
  “D1: Philosophical Knowledge (see College/School specific page for program requirements) PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy D2: Religious Knowledge (see College/School specific page for program requirements) CAS 2000/RELS 2000 Catholicism:Spirit & Methods (3) RELS 2001 The Study of Religions”
  The core requires PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy and one Religious Knowledge course, for which Catholicism: Spirit & Methods is one option among several.
No:
Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNo
Sources (1)
1. Core Curriculum | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/current-students/registrar/core.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “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's mission to "integrate the intellectual, spiritual, ethical and social development of our students."”
  The core applies to all undergraduates and is described in terms of the university mission, without naming the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Yes:
Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
Sources (1)
1. Religious Studies | University of Detroit Mercychass.udmercy.edu/academics/rels/index · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Religious Studies explores a variety of religions from a scholarly perspective.”
  A religious studies major is offered.
Not enough information:
Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Campus culture and residence life

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (6 Catholic ministry staff listed: director, sacramental minister (Jesuit, part-time), minister for service and social justice, music minister (part-time), a second part-time Jesuit, and an associate university minister (Jesuit Volunteer). The Muslim chaplain is not counted.)
Sources (2)
1. About University Ministry | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/about.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Director of University Ministry 313-993-1667 kluegag@udmercy.edu”
  Anita Klueg is Director of University Ministry.
  “University Minister for Service & Social Justice 313-993-1670 seckric@udmercy.edu”
  Samantha Eckrich is University Minister for Service & Social Justice.
  “Dorr, S.J. Sacramental Minister/Jesuit (Part-time)”
  Jeff Dorr, S.J., serves as part-time sacramental minister.
2. Jesuit Community | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/about/mission-vision/religious-sponsors/jesuit-community.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Currently, the Jesuit community in the Lansing-Reilly Hall Residence consists of 18 Jesuit priests, one Jesuit brother, two Jesuit scholastics (students) while three priests reside elsewhere for the benefit of their apostolic work.”
  A Jesuit community of 18 priests lives on the McNichols Campus and serves several Jesuit works, including the university.
Partly:
Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Fall Retreat, Busy Persons Retreat, and Study Retreat are listed for 2026.)
Sources (1)
1. Retreats & Community Events | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/faith-retreats.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “When: Friday, Oct. 23 from 5:00 p.m. - Saturday, Oct. 24 at 6:00 p.m. Where: Maxis Spirituality Retreat Center (17380 Grange Rd., Riverview, MI)”
  University Ministry runs an overnight Fall Retreat at an off-campus retreat center; the page also lists a Busy Persons Retreat and a Study Retreat.
Yes:
Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (OCIA, small faith sharing groups, liturgical and music ministry, and the Protect Life student organization. No Catholic student club appears in the registered organization list.)
Sources (3)
1. Worship Spaces, Schedules and Sacramental Prep | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/liturgy-prayer.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA), formerly called RCIA, is a journey of faith, prayer and learning for adults discerning a deeper relationship with God and full communion with the Catholic Church. Through weekly gatherings, Scripture reflection and community support, participants explore Catholic beliefs, sacraments and way of life.”
  University Ministry offers OCIA with weekly gatherings.
  “Music Ministry meets for rehearsal every Sunday at 7 p.m. before the weekly 8 p.m. student Mass. Director Dan Greig welcomes singers and instrumentalists of all kinds.”
  Students serve in a music ministry that rehearses Sundays before the student Mass; the page also lists student lectors, Eucharistic ministers, and sacristans.
2. University Ministry FAQ | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/volunteer-lead.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “University Ministry has a plethora of programs from retreats, service opportunities, justice programs, small faith sharing groups, and service immersion trips.”
  University Ministry offers small faith sharing groups.
3. Registered Organizations | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/groups/registered-orgs.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Protect Life at the University of Detroit Mercy”
  A pro-life student organization is registered.
Partly:
Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (Holden Hall and Shiple Hall separate men and women by floor. Holden is described as co-ed.)
Sources (2)
1. Residence Halls | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/on-campus/halls.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Holden has three floors with males and females separated by floor.”
  Holden Hall separates men and women by floor.
2. Guide to Residence Living | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/on-campus/guide.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Shiple is a seven-story traditional style residence hall, with men and women occupying the top six floors, each floor is home to a single gender.”
  Shiple Hall floors are single-gender.
Yes:
Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Overnight guests must be of the same sex; visitation hours are 9 a.m. to midnight Sunday-Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday-Saturday.)
Sources (1)
1. Guide to Residence Living | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/on-campus/guide.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “A resident must receive permission of their roommate and/or suitemates to host an overnight guest of the same gender. Opposite sex guests are not permitted to stay overnight in the halls.”
  Overnight guests of the opposite sex are not permitted in the residence halls.
Yes:
Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (The Guide to Residence Living says campus ministry staff and Jesuits reside and work in the residence halls; the same page says the Shiple Hall chapel is offline during construction.)
Sources (1)
1. Guide to Residence Living | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/on-campus/guide.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Several campus ministry staff and Jesuits reside and work in the residence halls. This unique experience provides residential students an opportunity to interact with the staff and Jesuits in the residence halls.”
  Campus ministry staff and Jesuits live and work in the residence halls.
Yes:
Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes
Sources (1)
1. Mission | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/about/mission-vision/index.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Office of Mission Integration (OMI) helps Detroit Mercy’s stakeholders better understand the rich Catholic, and especially the Jesuit and Mercy traditions that inform who we are and what we do at University of Detroit Mercy.”
  An Office of Mission Integration works on the university's Catholic, Jesuit and Mercy identity.

Service and Catholic social teaching

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Service or volunteer centerYes
Sources (1)
1. Institute for Leadership and Service | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/about/mission-vision/lead-serve/index.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “University of Detroit Mercy's Institute for Leadership and Service (The Institute) provides opportunities for all members of the Detroit Mercy community to engage in social change for the common good.”
  The Institute for Leadership and Service is the university's service and community engagement office.
Partly:
Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs)
Sources (2)
1. Service Learning | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/about/mission-vision/lead-serve/service-learning.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “So, we are asking that all faculty who want to have their course(s) designated with the CEL attribute submit a proposal for how you will meet the new outcomes.”
  Courses can carry a Community Engaged Learning (CEL) designation.
2. Service in the City | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/service-city.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “University Ministry supports our students’ formation through reflection sessions where we examine experiences at placement sites in the context of systemic justice issues. Any UDM student can sign up for Service in the City, and it is also integrated into a few STEM classes.”
  University Ministry's semester-long Service in the City tutoring program includes reflection and is integrated into some STEM courses.
Partly:
Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (CAS 3470/RELS 3470 Catholic Social Thought is an approved core course (IT6); not required; the Catholic Studies certificate includes Christian social justice traditions.)
Sources (2)
1. Core Curriculum | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/current-students/registrar/core.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “CAS 3470/RELS 3470 Catholic Social Thought”
  A Catholic Social Thought course is offered and approved for the core's Spirituality & Social Justice theme.
2. Catholic Studies | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/academics/special/catholic-studies · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The program offers a certificate in Catholic Studies upon the completion of 18-credit hours in courses from several disciplines that address six content areas:”
  An 18-credit Catholic Studies certificate is offered; its content areas include Christian social justice traditions.
Yes:
Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more (Protect Life at the University of Detroit Mercy (registered student organization) and the Office of Equal Opportunity's pregnant and parenting student resources.)
Sources (2)
1. Registered Organizations | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/groups/registered-orgs.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Protect Life at the University of Detroit Mercy”
  A pro-life student organization is registered.
2. Pregnant and Parenting Students | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/academics/academic-affairs/oeo/resources-pregnancy-and-parenting.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Pregnant and parenting students at University of Detroit Mercy have access to support that helps them continue participating in their courses, programs and campus activities.”
  The university publishes resources and a policy for pregnant and parenting students.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Service immersion trips and days, Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice trip, Mercy justice conferences, and Titan Dreamers.)
Sources (2)
1. Service Immersion | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/service-immersion.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Service immersion trips are key experiences of a transformative Jesuit and Mercy education, rooted in service and social justice.”
  University Ministry runs service immersion trips framed by the Jesuit and Mercy traditions and social justice.
2. Social Justice | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/social-justice.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Our core Social Justice programming is our trip to the Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice, Mercy-themed justice conferences and assisting the student group Titan Dreamers.”
  University Ministry's justice programs include the Ignatian Family Teach-in trip, Mercy justice conferences, and the Titan Dreamers group.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
Sources (2)
1. Service Immersion | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/service-immersion.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Service immersion trips are key experiences of a transformative Jesuit and Mercy education, rooted in service and social justice.”
  University Ministry runs service immersion trips framed by the Jesuit and Mercy traditions and social justice.
2. Service in the City | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/service-city.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “University Ministry supports our students’ formation through reflection sessions where we examine experiences at placement sites in the context of systemic justice issues. Any UDM student can sign up for Service in the City, and it is also integrated into a few STEM classes.”
  University Ministry's semester-long Service in the City tutoring program includes reflection and is integrated into some STEM courses.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

Mass is celebrated in St. Ignatius Chapel every weekday at 1 p.m. and on Sunday evenings, and Gesu Parish across the street offers additional weekday and weekend Masses.
Sources (1)
1. Worship Spaces, Schedules and Sacramental Prep | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/liturgy-prayer.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Catholic Mass - St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce & Finance Building) Sunday 8 p.m. Mass is offered during fall and winter semesters Daily Mass is offered Monday - Friday at 1p.m. Eucharistic Adoration/Holy Hour is offered Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.”
  Mass is offered in St. Ignatius Chapel Monday-Friday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. adoration is Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.
  “Catholic Mass - Gesu Parish, across the street Daily 5:30 p.m. Mass with Wednesday being a Communion Service Thursdays: Rosary Group meets after the 5:30 p.m. Mass Fridays: Eucharistic Adoration 4:30-5:30 p.m. before Mass Saturday Mass at 4 p.m. (Reconciliation offered 3-3:45 p.m.) and Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.”
  University Ministry lists Gesu Parish across the street with weekday 5:30 p.m. Mass (Wednesday is a Communion service), Friday adoration, Saturday confession and vigil, and two Sunday Masses.
Confession is scheduled every Sunday before the student Mass, and Eucharistic adoration is held weekly on Tuesday evenings.
Sources (1)
1. Worship Spaces, Schedules and Sacramental Prep | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/liturgy-prayer.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Reconciliation (confession) is offered at 7:15 p.m. every Sunday before the 8 p.m. Mass during the academic year in the St. Ignatius Chapel or by appointment with the priests below:”
  Confession is scheduled weekly on Sundays at 7:15 p.m. in St. Ignatius Chapel.
  “Catholic Mass - St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce & Finance Building) Sunday 8 p.m. Mass is offered during fall and winter semesters Daily Mass is offered Monday - Friday at 1p.m. Eucharistic Adoration/Holy Hour is offered Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.”
  Mass is offered in St. Ignatius Chapel Monday-Friday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. adoration is Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.
Overnight guests of the opposite sex are not permitted in the residence halls, and campus ministry staff and Jesuits live in the halls.
Sources (1)
1. Guide to Residence Living | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/on-campus/guide.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “A resident must receive permission of their roommate and/or suitemates to host an overnight guest of the same gender. Opposite sex guests are not permitted to stay overnight in the halls.”
  Overnight guests of the opposite sex are not permitted in the residence halls.
  “Several campus ministry staff and Jesuits reside and work in the residence halls. This unique experience provides residential students an opportunity to interact with the staff and Jesuits in the residence halls.”
  Campus ministry staff and Jesuits live and work in the residence halls.
University Ministry runs service immersion trips, monthly service days, a weekly tutoring program, and justice conference trips.
Sources (3)
1. Service Immersion | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/service-immersion.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Service immersion trips are key experiences of a transformative Jesuit and Mercy education, rooted in service and social justice.”
  University Ministry runs service immersion trips framed by the Jesuit and Mercy traditions and social justice.
2. Social Justice | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/social-justice.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Our core Social Justice programming is our trip to the Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice, Mercy-themed justice conferences and assisting the student group Titan Dreamers.”
  University Ministry's justice programs include the Ignatian Family Teach-in trip, Mercy justice conferences, and the Titan Dreamers group.
3. Service in the City | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/service-city.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “University Ministry supports our students’ formation through reflection sessions where we examine experiences at placement sites in the context of systemic justice issues. Any UDM student can sign up for Service in the City, and it is also integrated into a few STEM classes.”
  University Ministry's semester-long Service in the City tutoring program includes reflection and is integrated into some STEM courses.

Concerns

The core requires one religious studies course, which can be met without a Catholic theology course. Catholicism: Spirit & Methods is one option among several.
Sources (1)
1. Core Curriculum | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/current-students/registrar/core.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “D1: Philosophical Knowledge (see College/School specific page for program requirements) PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy D2: Religious Knowledge (see College/School specific page for program requirements) CAS 2000/RELS 2000 Catholicism:Spirit & Methods (3) RELS 2001 The Study of Religions”
  The core requires PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy and one Religious Knowledge course, for which Catholicism: Spirit & Methods is one option among several.
The core requires one philosophy course (PHL 1000); the second D3 elective may be philosophy or religious studies.
Sources (1)
1. Core Curriculum | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/current-students/registrar/core.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “D1: Philosophical Knowledge (see College/School specific page for program requirements) PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy D2: Religious Knowledge (see College/School specific page for program requirements) CAS 2000/RELS 2000 Catholicism:Spirit & Methods (3) RELS 2001 The Study of Religions”
  The core requires PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy and one Religious Knowledge course, for which Catholicism: Spirit & Methods is one option among several.
Only one weekend Mass is held on campus; other weekend Masses are at Gesu Parish across the street.
Sources (1)
1. Worship Spaces, Schedules and Sacramental Prep | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/liturgy-prayer.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Catholic Mass - St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce & Finance Building) Sunday 8 p.m. Mass is offered during fall and winter semesters Daily Mass is offered Monday - Friday at 1p.m. Eucharistic Adoration/Holy Hour is offered Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.”
  Mass is offered in St. Ignatius Chapel Monday-Friday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. adoration is Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.
  “Catholic Mass - Gesu Parish, across the street Daily 5:30 p.m. Mass with Wednesday being a Communion Service Thursdays: Rosary Group meets after the 5:30 p.m. Mass Fridays: Eucharistic Adoration 4:30-5:30 p.m. before Mass Saturday Mass at 4 p.m. (Reconciliation offered 3-3:45 p.m.) and Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.”
  University Ministry lists Gesu Parish across the street with weekday 5:30 p.m. Mass (Wednesday is a Communion service), Friday adoration, Saturday confession and vigil, and two Sunday Masses.
The priests listed on the ministry staff page are described as part-time.
Sources (1)
1. About University Ministry | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/about.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Dorr, S.J. Sacramental Minister/Jesuit (Part-time)”
  Jeff Dorr, S.J., serves as part-time sacramental minister.

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Campus ministry home

University Ministry Office and St. Ignatius Chapel

Address: 4001 W. McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48221-3038
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel, ministry office, prayer and reflection spaces

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Catholic clubs and student life

16 groups and regular activities · 10 on campus, 6 off campus

Other 1

Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice and Mercy justice conferencesOff campus
University Ministry trips to national Jesuit and Mercy social justice conferences.
udmercy.edu

Retreats 3

Fall RetreatOff campus
October 23-24, 2026
Overnight retreat for all students at Maxis Spirituality Retreat Center in Riverview, Michigan.
udmercy.edu
Study RetreatOff campus
December 13, 2026
A day of study and spiritual care before finals at Maxis Spirituality Center.
udmercy.edu
Busy Persons RetreatOn campus
October 5 - November 6, 2026
A 4-5 week retreat in daily life with group spiritual direction.
udmercy.edu

Service 3

Service Immersion DaysOff campus
Monthly
Free local daylong service projects in Detroit such as soup kitchens, tutoring, and urban farming.
udmercy.edu
Service Immersion TripsOff campus
Winter and spring breaks
Week-long service trips with daily prayer and reflection; 2026-27 trips go to Alabama and New York.
udmercy.edu
Service in the CityOff campus
Weekly one-hour shifts for a semester
Tutoring at Detroit education nonprofits with reflection sessions led by University Ministry.
udmercy.edu

Faith formation 3

OCIAOn campus
Weekly gatherings, fall through spring
Preparation for Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, or reception into the Catholic Church.
udmercy.edu
Small faith sharing groupsOn campus
Faith sharing groups offered by University Ministry.
udmercy.edu
Spiritual direction and the Spiritual ExercisesOn campus
One-on-one spiritual direction and 6-12 week or 9-month versions of the Spiritual Exercises.
udmercy.edu

Clubs and groups 1

Protect Life at the University of Detroit MercyOn campus
Registered pro-life student organization.
udmercy.edu

Liturgy and prayer 3

Sunday 8 p.m. Student MassOn campus
Sundays 8 PM during fall and winter semesters
Weekly student liturgy in St. Ignatius Chapel, preceded by confession at 7:15 p.m.
udmercy.edu, udmercy.edu
Liturgical and Music MinistryOn campus
Music rehearsal Sundays 7 PM
Students serve as musicians, singers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, and sacristans at the Sunday student Mass.
udmercy.edu
Celebrate Spirit! Mass of the Holy SpiritOn campus
September 17, 2026
University-wide opening Mass and reception hosted by University Ministry and Mission Integration.
udmercy.edu

Social life 2

M.U.G. HourOn campus
Tuesdays
Homemade baked goods and community gathering hosted by University Ministry.
udmercy.edu
University Ministry KickoffOn campus
Sunday before the first week of classes, 5 PM
Evening of food and fellowship at the University Ministry Office.
udmercy.edu

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Campus ministry

Sources (4)

Worship Spaces, Schedules and Sacramental Prep | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/liturgy-prayer.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Catholic Mass - St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce & Finance Building) Sunday 8 p.m. Mass is offered during fall and winter semesters Daily Mass is offered Monday - Friday at 1p.m. Eucharistic Adoration/Holy Hour is offered Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.”
Mass is offered in St. Ignatius Chapel Monday-Friday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. adoration is Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.
“Catholic Mass - Gesu Parish, across the street Daily 5:30 p.m. Mass with Wednesday being a Communion Service Thursdays: Rosary Group meets after the 5:30 p.m. Mass Fridays: Eucharistic Adoration 4:30-5:30 p.m. before Mass Saturday Mass at 4 p.m. (Reconciliation offered 3-3:45 p.m.) and Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.”
University Ministry lists Gesu Parish across the street with weekday 5:30 p.m. Mass (Wednesday is a Communion service), Friday adoration, Saturday confession and vigil, and two Sunday Masses.
“St. Ignatius Chapel: McNichols Campus, College of Business Administration, Commerce & Finance Building”
St. Ignatius Chapel is on the McNichols Campus in the Commerce & Finance Building.
Ministry | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/index.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The University Ministry Office is located on the ground floor of the Student Union.”
The University Ministry Office is in the Student Union on campus; the page lists 313-993-1560 and ministry@udmercy.edu.
“The University Ministry Office is located on the ground floor of the Student Union.”
The University Ministry Office is in the Student Union on campus; the page lists 313-993-1560 and ministry@udmercy.edu.
About University Ministry | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/ministry/about.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Director of University Ministry 313-993-1667 kluegag@udmercy.edu”
Anita Klueg is Director of University Ministry.
Guide to Residence Living | University of Detroit Mercyudmercy.edu/life/on-campus/guide.php · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“University of Detroit Mercy 4001 W. McNichols Road Detroit, MI 48221-3038”
The McNichols Campus address is 4001 W. McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48221-3038.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

75 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score67%
First-year retention 20% of score83%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,134 · ACT 25
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score12 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$14,925

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	3,352
Total students	5,528
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$15,232
Cost of attendance (per year)	$42,211
Median federal debt at graduation	$23,250
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	67%
First-year retention	83%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$71,030
Admission rate	75%
Students receiving Pell grants	26%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1134
SAT reading & writing	520–630
SAT math	510–630
ACT composite	22–28
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 72 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Detroit

The Most Reverend Edward J. Weisenburger, Archbishop of Detroit

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Source: aod.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 169716
Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Is University of Detroit Mercy a Catholic college?: Yes. University of Detroit Mercy is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus and Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.
What is University of Detroit Mercy’s Compass Score?: 72 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of Detroit Mercy?: Mass is listed at St. Ignatius Chapel, Commerce & Finance Building and Gesu Parish (across the street). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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