The University of Detroit Mercy's origin dates back to 1877 with the founding of Detroit College by the Society of Jesus. The college expanded into the University of Detroit, and in 1927 established a second campus. In 1941, the Sisters of Mercy opened the Mercy College of Detroit. In 1990, University of Detroit and Mercy College of Detroit consolidated to become "University of Detroit Mercy."

The University of Detroit Mercy, a Catholic university in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, exists to provide excellent, student-centered, undergraduate and graduate education in an urban context. A UDM education seeks to integrate the intellectual, spiritual, ethical, and social development of our students.

Grady Alderman, NFL offensive lineman and former General Manager of Denver Broncos John Barrett, American Football Dan Boisture, coach of the Eastern Michigan (1967�73) and the Detroit Wheels (1974) football teams Lloyd Brazil, Football Frank Bucher, former NFL player Wes Carlson, former NFL player Walt Cassidy, former NFL player Gus Cifelli, Football Earl Cureton, former NBA player for the Philadelphia 76ers Dave DeBusschere, NBA Hall of Fame, played basketball for the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks, former Coach of the Detroit Pistons; also played professional baseball for the Chicago White Sox Terry Duerod, former NBA player Andrew "Anvil Andy" Farkas, former NFL player Tom Finnin, former NFL player Willie Green, basketball player for the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers Jody Handley, soccer player for the England women's national football team Spencer Haywood, U of D Basketball and NBA star. Dave Hill, former PGA Tour golfer with 13 Tour wins Joe Kopicki, former NBA player Dutch Lauer, former NFL player John Long, former NBA player Bruce Maher, former NFL player Ted Marchibroda, NFL Coach, twice head coach of Baltimore Colts/Indianapolis Colts, offensive co-ordinator for Buffalo Bills Super Bowl teams, current sports broadcaster Bob Miller, former MLB player (1949�58) and U-D Titans baseball coach (1965�2000); career Titans coaching record of 896-780-2; named to Titans Hall of Fame 1979 Guy Murray, former student-athlete and current Detroit Titans cross country/track and field head coach A.C. Muttiah , former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India from 1999 to 2001 Tip O'Neill, former NFL player Andrew Ornoch, Mississauga Eagles FC Jimmy Simpson, former NFL player Guy Sparrow, former NBA player Terry Thomas, former NBA player Terry Tyler, former NBA player Owen Wells, former NBA player

Urban - Total: 91 Acres (36.8�Ha)