Overview
The Southern Methodist University is a private research institution in Texas featuring a liberal arts curriculum. The Dallas campus provides more than 200 areas of study to choose from, along with the Locomotor Lab to address scientific questions on biomechanics, the Deason Innovation Gym to build design skills and interdisciplinary work, and the Maneframe Supercomputer to crunch large scale data. Students can also study in a laboratory setting in New Mexico through the SMU-in-Taos experience or take advantage of the 140 study abroad programs. SMU is home to eight libraries, making its collection one of the largest private book collections in the US.
Acceptance Rate:
52%
Average Net Price:
$41,444
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
32
Average SAT Composite
1405
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $64,460 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $64,460 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $18,230 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
85%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
12%
Average Aid Per Year
$35,344
12%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,002
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$34,022
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
11%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3958
11%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,002
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$87,102,024
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$70,194,181
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
26%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$12,369
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$200
Students receiving federal loans
24%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,166
Average Other Loans Per Year
$32,243
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
16150
Students Applied
74%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
282
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | July 31 | |
| Other | January 15 |
Application Fee
$60
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
21%
Submitting ACT
17%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 32
Average SAT Composite: 1405
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
12,053
Total Number of Undergrads
7,056
0
100
73%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
81%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
129
Faculty Overview
0
100
66%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
60
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
16%
Student Organizations
180
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
54%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
48%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mustangs
School Colors
red and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
American Athletic Conference
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
3
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$77,900
Top 5 Cities
Dallas
Houston
New York
Austin
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Southern Methodist University
Lockheed Martin
Dallas Independent School District
AT&T
EY
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Engineering
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,750
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$200
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