University of Detroit Mercy

Founded in 1877 by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), University of Detroit Mercy is Michigan’s largest and most comprehensive Catholic university. In 1990, University of Detroit consolidated with Mercy College of Detroit, which was founded in 1941 by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, to form University of Detroit Mercy.

Detroit Mercy offers more than 100 academic degrees and programs through eight schools and colleges. Current enrollment is nearly 5,800 students. Dr. Donald Taylor serves as the 26th president of the University.