University of Detroit Mercy
Catholic university in Detroit, Michigan, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 three campuses where it offers more than 100 academic degree programs.
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Latin: Universitas Detroitensis Misericordia | |
Motto | Ad maiorem Dei gloriam (Latin) Maria, Sedes Sapientiae (Latin) |
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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 | $94 million (2020)[1] |
President | Donald B. Taylor |
Academic staff | 210 full-time, 208 part-time |
Students | 5,080 |
Undergraduates | 2,745 |
Postgraduates | 1,148 |
Other students | 1,187 (professional) |
Location | , U.S. |
Campus | Urban, 91 acres (36.8 ha)
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Colors | Blue, red, white[2] |
Nickname | Titans |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I: Horizon League, MAAC, MAC, Midwest Fencing Conference |
Mascot | Tommy Titan |
Website | www |
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In athletics, the university sponsors 17 NCAA Division I sports for men and women. It is a member of the Horizon League.