University of Detroit Mercy nursing

Detroit, Michigan · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Nurse anesthesia · first-time NCLEX 73.33% / 76.4% · CCNE and COA accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateNurse anesthesiaRN, entry-level master’s NCLEX 73.33%RN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 76.4%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, entry-level master’sNovi73.33% (2025, 30 first-time takers)
Board source
RN, bachelor’s degreeDetroit76.4% (2025, 89 first-time takers)
Board source
RN, bachelor’s degreeGrand Rapids100% (2025, 24 first-time takers)
Board source

The Michigan board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.

Nursing awards

2014: 4272015: 4952016: 4072017: 4132018: 3682019: 3502020: 2962021: 3272022: 3132023: 2992024: 24142720142412024
Nursing completions at University of Detroit Mercy by year, IPEDS. Down 44% from 2014 to 2024.
YearCompletions
2014427
2015495
2016407
2017413
2018368
2019350
2020296
2021327
2022313
2023299
2024241
Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree139
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Master's degree32
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Master's degree24
Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804Doctor's degree, professional practice23
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Doctor's degree, professional practice8
Clinical Nurse Specialist 51.3813Master's degree8
Clinical Nurse Specialist 51.3813Post-master's certificate6
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899Master's degree1
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Post-master's certificateNone reported
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 51.3816Post-master's certificateNone reported

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateSpring 2027
CCNEMaster'sSpring 2027
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Spring 2027
CCNEPost-Graduate APRN CertificateSpring 2027
COADoctor of Nursing Practice (Entry Level)
Continued Accreditation
October 2033

Federal funding

5 federal awards under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $1.9m. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov.

AmountProgramPeriodAgency
$950kNurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention
93.359
2017-07-01 to 2019-06-30Health Resources and Services Administration
$346kNurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention
93.359
2017-07-01 to 2021-06-30Health Resources and Services Administration
$291kNurse Faculty Loan Program
93.264
2007-07-01 to 2099-06-30Health Resources and Services Administration
$161kNursing Student Loans
93.364
1965-07-01 to 2079-06-06Health Resources and Services Administration
$160kNursing Student Loans
93.364
1965-07-01 to 2079-06-06Health Resources and Services Administration

From University of Detroit Mercy’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)”

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State board approval

“The Prelicensure Nursing programs (Baccalaureate and Master's Entry Advanced Generalist) are approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing.”

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Simulation

“Our clinical simulation laboratory offers both low and high fidelity learning to supplement clinical instruction.”

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Clinical placements

“This means we are located in the middle of our many clinical partners' sites as well.”

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