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

41.41% University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is 41.41% for the 2025-2026 admission. 1,478 students applied and 612 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 247 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 40.20%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Admission Trends page.

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 36%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 29%.
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 Law41.41%40.20%247664
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
Michigan Law Schools29%40.12%219650
Public17.50%43.05%226753
Private40.11%37.18%211547

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is February 15, 2026 (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, February 15, 2026. 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.
Final Deadline2026-08-01
Priority Deadline2026-02-15
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

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is 156 and GPA is 3.52 over 247 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Michigan, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
    You can compare University of Detroit Mercy School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 155 and 160
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 156 and the 25th percentile is 151. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.73 and the 25th percentile is 3.22.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    University of Detroit Mercy School of Law1563.52
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    Michigan Law Schools1613.65
    Public1673.86
    Private1553.45
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021Overall150152156
    Full-time150153156
    Part-time148150152
    2022Overall150154158
    Full-time150154158
    Part-time151154156
    2023Overall150154157
    Full-time151154157
    Part-time149151156
    2024Overall151154156
    Full-time151154156
    Part-time000
    2025Overall151154156
    Full-time151154156
    Part-time150151156
    2026Overall154156159
    Full-time154156159
    Part-time000
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021Overall2.993.243.42
    Full-time2.993.233.43
    Part-time2.813.263.3
    2022Overall3.093.323.55
    Full-time3.13.333.57
    Part-time3.063.163.34
    2023Overall3.083.393.61
    Full-time3.083.43.62
    Part-time3.043.283.4
    2024Overall3.113.463.67
    Full-time3.113.463.67
    Part-time000
    2025Overall3.223.553.73
    Full-time3.23.553.75
    Part-time3.273.613.69
    2026Overall3.163.523.73
    Full-time3.163.523.73
    Part-time000