University of Detroit Mercy

The University of Detroit Mercy is a private institution in Detroit, Michigan. The university was founded in 1877 by the Society of Jesus. The original campus was located near the downtown area of Detroit. It now has three campuses in the city. The university is organized into seven colleges and schools, including the McAuley School of Nursing, and offers over 100 academic degrees. It is ranked as one of the top Midwestern regional universities and has received numerous awards and honors for the past decade. It is also one of the 28 universities that are members of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.

The University of Detroit Mercy offers three undergraduate nursing programs and two graduate-level nursing programs. These CCNE-accredited programs include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, and DNP programs. These programs offer small class sizes, with most classes containing between 5 and 19 students. The programs are also flexible. The university offers both full time and part time schedules, along with on-campus or off-campus learning. Many of the courses are offered online, while others include web-enhanced learning. Students gain real clinical experience through partnerships with major healthcare providers in the region, including the Detroit Health Department, Detroit Medical Center, and Henry Ford Health System.

Updated on: 07 Nov, 2025

Program Length & Format

16-month (Seven-week academic terms)
three and a half semesters with a shortened summer term

Admission Requirements

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred
All science and math prerequisites must be completed within the last seven years with a minimum grade of C
Applicants may have up to three repeated prerequisite courses in total; a single prerequisite course may not be taken more than twice
All prerequisites and official transcripts must be completed and received prior to the first day of classes

Prerequisites

Science and math prerequisites include: General, Organic and Biological Chemistry; Anatomy & Physiology; Microbiology with lab; Nutrition
Social and general education prerequisites include: Academic Writing; Intermediate Algebra; Introduction to Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Introduction to Sociology; Health Care Ethics

Deadlines

Application cycle open for Fall 2026 (program start in August 2026)
Application deadline: June 1, 2026
Early review in Spring 2026 for applicants with four or fewer outstanding prerequisites if a completion plan is submitted

Application

Online application (applicants prompted to provide recommender name/email during submission)
Official transcripts from all colleges attended after high school
Résumé
Letter of intent: minimum one page; must summarize interest in nursing, reason for choosing University of Detroit Mercy McAuley School of Nursing, and relevant skills, attributes, or professional aspirations
One letter of recommendation from a source able to attest to professional attributes (examples: employer, instructor, organization supervisor)

Selection Process

Applications reviewed by the Nursing Admissions Committee
Committee may conduct early reviews in Spring 2026 for applicants with four or fewer outstanding prerequisites provided a plan to complete them is submitted

Contacts

Abi Carter, (313) 993-1044 (Second Degree Option BSN contact)
Financial aid office, (313) 993-3350

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Accreditations

Nursing Programs Accreditations

Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels Accredited by Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs