University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is $47,654 according to the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Michigan, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $47,293.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $32,300 at University of Detroit Mercy. The average graduate tuition & fees is $22,250. The law school tuition is 47.54% higher than undergraduate tuition and 114.18% higher than graduate tuition at University of Detroit Mercy.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Detroit Mercy School of Law's tuition with other law schools by location and school type. Comparisons can help you make decisions and prepare life as a law school student and beyond.
You can compare University of Detroit Mercy School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $45K and $50K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Detroit Mercy School of Law | $47,654 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Michigan Law Schools | $47,577 | $51,457 |
| Public | $47,577 | $55,622 |
| Private | $47,293 | |
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law has increased by 1.99% compared to last year. It has increased by 7.77% over the past 7 years from $44,220 to $47,654.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $48,603 with $949 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $48,394, which is $740 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $44,220 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $45,300 | ▲2.44% |
| 2020-2021 | $45,415 | ▲0.25% |
| 2021-2022 | $45,415 | ▲0.00% |
| 2022-2023 | $46,339 | ▲2.03% |
| 2023-2024 | $46,724 | ▲0.83% |
| 2024-2025 | $47,654 | ▲1.99% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is $77,442. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but may exclude health insurance fee, loan fee, and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $58,166. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Detroit Mercy School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $77,442 |
| Tuition & Fees | $47,654 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $18,002 |
| Books | $2,550 |
| Other Expenses | $9,236 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $58,166 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $19,276 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 53.46% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $19,276 at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, the received percentage is much lower than the average of 80%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Detroit Mercy School of Law | 53.46% | $19,276 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Michigan Law Schools | 80.09% | $26,192 |
| Public | 87.01% | $30,331 |
| Private | 73.17% | $22,054 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 611 enrolled students, 331 students 54.17% received grants and/or scholarships. 5.14% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 44.71% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $8,958 and the 25th percentile amount is $31,354. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $10,985 and the 25th percentile amount is $25,984.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 506 | 530 | 538 | 572 | 578 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 232 | 225 | 280 | 299 | 309 |
| Percent Received | 45.85% | 42.45% | 52.04% | 52.27% | 53.46% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $5,000 | $5,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $31,354 |
| 50th Percentile | $20,398 | $18,663 | $17,000 | $17,916 | $19,276 |
| 75th Percentile | $32,500 | $30,000 | $29,906 | $31,354 | $8,958 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 74 | 62 | 50 | 41 | 33 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 23 | 33 | 36 | 25 | 22 |
| Percent Received | 31.08% | 53.23% | 72.00% | 60.98% | 66.67% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $8,742 | $10,332 | $6,625 | $13,438 | $25,984 |
| 50th Percentile | $17,740 | $13,960 | $15,000 | $18,812 | $21,161 |
| 75th Percentile | $26,226 | $18,812 | $25,627 | $30,423 | $10,985 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 51.13% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 43.69% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 5.50% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 718.18% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 59.09% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Number Received | 232 | 225 | 280 | 299 | 309 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 48.71% | 51.56% | 58.93% | 52.51% | 51.13% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 33.62% | 29.33% | 25.71% | 34.45% | 43.69% |
| Full Tuition | 16.38% | 19.11% | 11.43% | 10.70% | 0.97% |
| More than Full Tuition | 1.29% | 0.00% | 3.93% | 2.34% | 4.53% |
| Part-time | |||||
| Number Received | 23 | 33 | 36 | 25 | 22 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 26.09% | 63.64% | 38.89% | 32.00% | 40.91% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 56.52% | 30.30% | 33.33% | 56.00% | 59.09% |
| Full Tuition | 17.39% | 6.06% | 13.89% | 8.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.89% | 4.00% | 0.00% |
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