School Summary

Southern Methodist University


General Information:

Founded in 1911, Southern Methodist University is seated on 234 acres located in Dallas county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 11:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 8 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 758. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

6425 Boaz Lane

Dallas, TX
75205
For more information call: 214 768-2000. This school has a website at https://www.smu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.smu.edu/Admission/Apply


Application Deadline: January
Application Fee: $60
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $19,144.00 $19,144.00
Fees $7,538.00 $7,538.00
Total $26,682.00 $26,682.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.smu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 53% 59%
600-699 42.4% 34.1%
500-599 4.2% 6.1%
400-499 0.4% 0.4%
300-399 0% 0.4%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 85%
24-29 14.5%
18-23 0.5%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 46%
11-25% 28.00%
26-50% 19.00%
Under 50% 8.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Wrestling

Basketball, Cheerleading, Crew, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Golf, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Rock climbing, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Weight lifting, Water polo

Bowling, Basketball, Equestrian sports, Golf, Racquetball, Rock climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Water polo, Cross-country running


Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis

Basketball, Cheerleading, Crew, Equestrian sports, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 3,481
Female 3,634
Total 7,115


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 5,935
Female 5,907
Total 11,842

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 8%
African American 5%
Hispanic 16%
Native American 0%
White 58%
Other 11%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 98%
At Least 25 Years Old 2%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 46%
Out Of State 54%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 48%
Live Off Campus 52%


Homecoming, Sing Song, Mane Event (all-school block party)

Program Council, Student Senate, Student Foundation, Residence Hall Association, SPARC (Students Promoting Awareness, Responsibility, and Citizenship)


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 27.0501                                           Statistics, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 50.0301                                           Dance, General
  • 50.0601                                           Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 24.0103                                           Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 09.0901                                           Organizational Communication, General
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 30.1301                                           Medieval and Renaissance Studies
  • 30.7001                                           Data Science, General
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 45.0602                                           Applied Economics
  • 15.1501                                           Engineering/Industrial Management
  • 26.0203                                           Biophysics
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 09.0903                                           Advertising
  • 14.3701                                           Operations Research
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 05.0124                                           French Studies
  • 05.0126                                           Italian Studies
  • 05.0107                                           Latin American Studies
  • 05.0203                                           Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
  • 05.0201                                           African-American/Black Studies
  • 16.0902                                           Italian Language and Literature
  • 16.0301                                           Chinese Language and Literature
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 23.1302                                           Creative Writing
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 40.0603                                           Geophysics and Seismology
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 50.0904                                           Music Theory and Composition
  • 44.0501                                           Public Policy Analysis, General
  • 44.0504                                           International Policy Analysis
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0603                                           Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 14.4701                                           Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.1401                                           Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • 50.0602                                           Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • 52.1501                                           Real Estate
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.1701                                           Insurance
  • 50.0908                                           Voice and Opera
  • 50.0907                                           Keyboard Instruments
  • 52.0804                                           Financial Planning and Services
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.0204                                           Office Management and Supervision
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 51.2305                                           Music Therapy/Therapist
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 09.0199                                           Communication and Media Studies, Other
  • 50.0499                                           Design and Applied Arts, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 51.9999                                           Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • 24.0199                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.