University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

47.72% University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is 47.72% for the 2024-2025 admission. 1,186 students applied and 566 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 219 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 38.69%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 33%.
You can compare University of Detroit Mercy School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 40% and 50%
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law47.72%38.69%219629
All Law Schools41.58%31.81%196707
Public40.53%32.88%168632
Private42.39%30.98%217765
Michigan Law Schools33%35.65%192635
Public23.37%39.31%219735
Private42.39%31.98%166534
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2025 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is 154 and GPA is 3.55 over 219 enrolled students for the academic year 2024-2025.
Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Michigan, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
You can compare University of Detroit Mercy School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 150 and 155
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 156 and the 25th percentile is 151. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.67 and the 25th percentile is 3.11.
LSAT ScoresGPA
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law1543.55
All Law Schools1593.62
Public1593.66
Private1583.59
Michigan Law Schools1603.64
Public1663.84
Private1543.44
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020150153155
2021150152156
2022150154158
2023150154157
2024151154156
2025151154156
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20203.023.243.46
20212.993.243.42
20223.093.323.55
20233.083.393.61
20243.113.463.67
20253.223.553.73
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2025 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is April 15, 2025 (Priority Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Especially, to apply scholarship by school or government, the application must be submitted by the priority deadline, April 15, 2025. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Detroit Mercy School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Application Open2024-09-01
Priority Scholarship Deadline2025-02-01
Priority Deadline2025-04-15
Admission Contact
Phone313-596-0264
Emaillawadmissions@udmercy.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://law.udmercy.edu/admissions/
Application Requirementshttps://law.udmercy.edu/admissions/admission-faq/apply-now.php
LSAT Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • GRE may be not accepted.
CAS Report
  • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
  • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
Letters Of Recommendation
  • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
  • May require right of access to recommendations.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Résumé
  • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
Addenda