University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 598 students
Yearly Tuition: $18,300
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy
7	46
8	62
9	120
10	120
11	120
12	130

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1877

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 4, 2027

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Campus Size

13 acres

School Motto

For the Greater Glory of God

Student Body

Total Students

598 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

47%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

21 students

Average SAT score

1300

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Button-down shirt, tie, belt, dress pants, and dress shoes

Number of AP Courses

16 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Schools Network (formerly JSEA) (JSN)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$18,300

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Tuition Notes

As of the 2025-2026 school year, the tuition for grades 9-12 is $18,300 and the tuition for grades 7 and 8 is $14,000

% on Financial Aid

50%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Atif Lodhi

Admissions Associate

Blair Ramsey

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

Wrestling

Colors

White, Maroon

School Mascot

Cubs

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

39 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academy Junior SenateArabic Club

beNiceUDJBlack Awareness Society for Education (BASE)

Board Game ClubBusiness Club

Chaldean ClubChess Team

Cub Annual (Yearbook)Cub Broadcast

Cub News (Newspaper)Cub Sportscast

Dungeons and Dragons ClubEnvironmental Club

ForensicsGeneration of Promise

Ignatian Service CorpsInterfaith Club

International Food ClubJunior Classical League

Labre MinistryLatin Club

Mock TrialModel United Nations

National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society

Outdoor ClubPastoral Team

Politics ClubQuiz Bowl

Right to Life ClubRobotics

Sailing ClubStudent Senate

Theological Society

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Arts and Music Programs:

Inscape (Student Literary Magazine)Stage Crew

Theatre

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Esports Team

School Notes

University of Detroit Jesuit High School is committed to providing the highest quality of Jesuit college preparatory education to young men throughout metropolitan Detroit.
U of D Jesuit, in collaboration with parents, will challenge its students to go beyond academic excellence, to be reflective, to be committed to the service of personal faith and the promotion of justice-: to be "Men for Others." As part of its mission, U of D Jesuit will provide an atmosphere of learning and individual spiritual development that reaches into the larger community.

The Admissions process at U of D Jesuit for both the high school and the Academyinvolves several steps. They include:

AnEntrance Exam(High School Placement Test or Academy Entrance Exam) OR PSAT 8/9 results in lieu of the HSPT
Application
Grades from the previous two years
Previous standardized test results
Admissions Essay (high school applicants only, prompt is on the application)
Completed Math Evaluation Form (available in your admissions checklist)
Completed English Evaluation Form(availableinyouradmissionschecklist)
Cub for a Day visit OR Student Interview

If your son has an IEP or a 504 plan, please upload it into hisadmissions checklistor email it to the U of D Jesuit Admissions Office at[email protected].

Once the admissions checklist is complete,theapplication file will then be evaluated by the Admissions Office and our Admissions Committee.

Early Admissions DecisionRelease Date:

Academy:January 29, 2027
High School:January 21, 2027at 4 PM

After this date, admissions decisions will be released on a rolling basis.

U of D Jesuitconsiders students who earn average-to-above average grades and score grade level and above on standardized tests.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Gus Johnson '85 - FOX Sports College Football
- Ned Blackhawk '89 - 2023 National Book Award Winner
- Br. Guy Consolmagno '70 - Vatican Astronomer
- Connor Barwin '05 - NFL Player (Retired), Pro-Bowler
- Robert Fisher '77 - Bishop, Archdiocese of Detroit
- Sam Richardson '02 - Emmy-award winning actor
- Elmore Leonard '43 - Novelist, known for works like "Get Shorty" and "3:10 to Yuma"
- Cassius Winston '16 - Big Ten Basketball Player of the Year, 2019
- James Curran '62 - Scientist
- Otis Brawley '77 - Former Chief Medical and Scientific Officer and Executive Vice President of the American Cancer Society

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy cost?

University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy's tuition is approximately $18,300 for private students.

What schools are University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy often compared to?

University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Loyola High School by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy?

University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy famous alumni include: Gus Johnson '85, Ned Blackhawk '89, Br. Guy Consolmagno '70, Connor Barwin '05, Robert Fisher '77, Sam Richardson '02, Elmore Leonard '43, Cassius Winston '16, James Curran '62 and Otis Brawley '77.

Does University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy offer?

University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Diving, E-sports, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Wrestling. University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for most sports offered.

What is University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy's ranking?

University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest average ACT score, Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy?

The application deadline for University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy located?

University Of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy is located in the Bagley neighborhood of Detroit, MI.

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