Southern Methodist University is a private research university located in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1911 by the United Methodist Church, the university offers a diverse range of degree programs, with schools of business, law, engineering, and humanities, among others. SMU’s Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional education. The university also hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, student organizations, and cultural events, and its athletic teams, the Mustangs, compete in NCAA Division I-A. SMU has maintained its commitment to providing students with a personalized, quality education for more than 100 years, fostering an environment of excellence and accomplishment.
- Address: 6425 Boaz St, Dallas, TX 75275-0221
- Phone: (214) 768-2000
- Website: https://www.smu.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 12,373
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 11 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $60
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $58,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Room & Board | $8,700 |
| Other | $2,600 |
| Total Cost | $70,640 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 53%
- SAT Range: 1250 – 1450
- ACT Range: 29 – 33
Majors
- Finance, General
- Economics, General
- Mathematics, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 97%
- Part-time: 3%
Student Gender
- Male: 52%
- Female: 48%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 8%
- Black or African American: 7%
- Hispanic / Latino: 13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 58%
- Two or More Races: 4%
- Unknown: 1%
- Non-resident Alien: 9%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 98%
- 25 and Over: 2%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 40%
- Out-of-State: 60%
- Unknown: 0%