University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is $46,724 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 $55,993. Compared to private law schools in Michigan, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $46,983.
    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $31,058 at University of Detroit Mercy. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,626. The law school tuition is 50.44% higher than undergraduate tuition and 116.05% higher than graduate tuition at University of Detroit Mercy.
    2024 University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of Detroit Mercy School of Law$46,724
    All Law Schools$30,419$50,509
    Public$30,419$43,495
    Private$55,993
    Michigan Law Schools$47,577$51,302
    Public$47,577$55,622
    Private$46,983
    University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law has increased by 0.83% compared to last year. It has increased by 5.66% over the past 6 years from $44,220 to $46,724.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $47,112 with $388 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $47,253, which is $529 more than this year.
    University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

    Cost of Attendance

    The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is $75,663. 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 $58,663. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Detroit Mercy School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
    University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$75,663
    Tuition & Fees$46,724
    Room & Board, Transportation$17,339
    Books$2,550
    Other Expenses$9,050
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$58,663
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$17,000
    Data Source: University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 52.04% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $17,000 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 79.82%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, the received percentage is much lower than the average of 83%.
    University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    University of Detroit Mercy School of Law52.04%$17,000
    All Law Schools79.82%$21,012
    Public77.34%$15,574
    Private81.76%$25,263
    Michigan Law Schools82.55%$22,406
    Public89.08%$25,228
    Private76.01%$19,583

    Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile

    For 588 enrolled students, 316 students 53.74% received grants and/or scholarships. 16.77% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 26.58% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $29,906 and the 25th percentile amount is $2,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $25,627 and the 25th percentile amount is $6,625.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    2022
    Full-time
    Enrollment538
    Grants/Scholarships Received280
    Percent Received52.04%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$2,000
    50th Percentile$17,000
    70th Percentile$29,906
    Part-time
    Enrollment50
    Grants/Scholarships Received36
    Percent Received72.00%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$6,625
    50th Percentile$15,000
    70th Percentile$25,627

    Financial Aid Amount to Tuition

    Of full-time students who received financial aid, 58.93% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 25.71% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 15.36% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 458.33% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 33.33% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    2022
    Full-time
    Number Received280
    Half or Less than Tuition58.93%
    Half to Full Tuition25.71%
    Full Tuition11.43%
    More than Full Tuition3.93%
    Part-time
    Number Received36
    Half or Less than Tuition38.89%
    Half to Full Tuition33.33%
    Full Tuition13.89%
    More than Full Tuition13.89%