University of Detroit Mercy

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University of Detroit Mercy

Latin: Universitas Detroitensis Misericordia[citation needed]
Motto	Ad maiorem Dei gloriam (Latin) Maria, Sedes Sapientiae (Latin)
Motto in English	For the greater glory of God; Mary, Seat of Wisdom
Type	Private university
Established	1877; 147 years ago (1877)
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic (Jesuit / Sisters of Mercy)
Academic affiliations	AJCU, ACCU, NAICU
Endowment	$100 million (2024)[1]
President	Donald B. Taylor
Academic staff	214 full-time, 182 part-time
Students	5,528
Undergraduates	3,352
Postgraduates	959
Other students	1,217 (professional)
Location	Detroit, Michigan , U.S.
Campus	Urban, 91 acres (36.8 ha) McNichols Campus 4001 W. McNichols Road (undergraduate and graduate programs, main administration and athletic facilities, six student residence halls) Riverfront Campus 651 East Jefferson downtown Detroit (School of Law) Corktown Campus 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (School of Dentistry and Dental Clinic since 2008) Novi Campus 41555 W 12 Mile Road, Novi
Colors	Blue, red, white[2]
Nickname	Titans
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division I: Horizon League, NEC, MAC, Central Collegiate Fencing Conference
Mascot	Tommy Titan
Website	www.udmercy.edu

The University of Detroit Mercy is a private Roman Catholic university in Detroit, Michigan. It is sponsored by both the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and the Sisters of Mercy. The university was founded in 1877 and is the largest Catholic university in Michigan. It has four campuses where it offers more than 100 academic degree programs.

In athletics, the university sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports for men and women. It is a member of the Horizon League.