Established in 1877, University of Detroit Mercy is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Detroit (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Michigan.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 143 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 