School Overview
The Southern Methodist University (SMU) was founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1911 and located in Park, Texas. SMU is owned by the South Central jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church and operates campuses in Taos, New Mexico, University Park, Texas and Plano, Texas. Annual enrollment at Southern Methodist university is roughly 12,000 students, 7000 of which are undergraduates.
There is seven academic colleges and degree granting schools within SMU which include the The Lyle School of engineering, Perkins school of theology, Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Meadows School of the Arts, Dedman School of Law, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences and the Cox School of Business.
General Information
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Admission Office PO Box 750181 Dallas, TX 75275-0181 (214) 768-3417 (800) 323-0672 Fax: (214) 768-0202 [email protected] Contact: Ron Moss Executive Director of Enrollment Services |
Main Address PO Box 750221 Dallas, TX 75275-0221 (214) 768-2000 www.smu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 6,240 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,398 Degree-seeking undergrads: 6,172 Graduate enrollment: 3,521 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $60 Online application fee: $60 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 50% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 89% |
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Admissions Considerations Secondary school GPA: Required Secondary school rank: Recommended Secondary school record: Required Recommendations: Required Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required College-prep program completed: Required TOEFL: Required Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
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Enrollment Statistics
Undergraduate Attendance Status
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Undergraduate Student Gender
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Undergraduate Student Age
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Undergraduate Student Residence
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Graduate Attendance Status
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Retention and Graduation Rates
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
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Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students
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Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $30,880 | $33,170 | $35,160 | $37,230 | +5.89% |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $10,995 | $11,805 | $12,360 | $12,655 | +2.39% |
| Other | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $2,600 | +62.50% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $44,275 | $47,375 | $49,920 | $53,285 | +6.74% |
| In-state Off Campus | $31,680 | $33,970 | $35,960 | $38,030 | +5.76% |
| In-state with Family | $31,680 | $33,970 | $35,960 | $38,030 | +5.76% |
| Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $33,144 |
| In-state Student Fees | $4,190 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $33,144 |
| Out-of-state Fees | $4,190 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,077 | 77% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,043 | 75% | $19,496,875 | $18,693 |
| • Federal grants | 120 | 9% | $673,394 | $5,612 |
| • Pell grants | 118 | 8% | $433,809 | $3,676 |
| • Other federal grants | 104 | 7% | $239,585 | $2,304 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 167 | 12% | $606,124 | $3,629 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 1,036 | 74% | $18,217,357 | $17,584 |
| Student loan aid | 379 | 27% | $2,903,668 | $7,661 |
| • Federal student loans | 371 | 27% | $1,906,032 | $5,138 |
| • Other student loans | 64 | 5% | $997,636 | $15,588 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 1935 | 1450 | 314 | – | 87 |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| African-american/black Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-american/chicano Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Italian Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Latin American Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 66 | 3 | 2 | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 58 | 3 | 2 | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 465 | 587 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 90 | 100 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 41 | 145 | – | – | – |
| Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies | – | 65 | – | – | – |
| Finance | 186 | 165 | – | – | – |
| Financial Planning and Services | 30 | 16 | – | – | – |
| Insurance | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | – | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems | – | 35 | – | – | – |
| Management Science | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management | 74 | 61 | – | – | – |
| Real Estate | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 202 | – | – | – | – |
| Advertising | 76 | – | – | – | – |
| Journalism | 57 | – | – | – | – |
| Public Relations/image Management | 69 | – | – | – | – |
| Communications Technologies/technicians and Support Services | – | 24 | – | – | 40 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | – | 24 | – | – | 40 |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 22 | 32 | 1 | – | – |
| Computer Science | 22 | 12 | 1 | – | – |
| Computer/information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | – | 20 | – | – | – |
| Education | 8 | 93 | 2 | – | 27 |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Education, Other | – | 77 | 2 | – | – |
| Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities | – | – | – | – | 27 |
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 110 | 233 | 14 | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 12 | 5 | 1 | – | – |
| Computer Engineering | 8 | 33 | 1 | – | – |
| Computer Software Engineering | – | 25 | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10 | 31 | 7 | – | – |
| Engineering Science | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 36 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Engineering, Other | – | 21 | – | – | – |
| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering | 3 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing Engineering | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 41 | 15 | 4 | – | – |
| Operations Research | – | 12 | 1 | – | – |
| Systems Engineering | – | 67 | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technology | – | 95 | 2 | – | – |
| Engineering/industrial Management | – | 48 | 2 | – | – |
| Telecommunications Technology/technician | – | 47 | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/letters | 44 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Creative Writing | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 37 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 86 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Italian Language and Literature | – | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 70 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 1 | 31 | – | – | – |
| Mental Health Counseling/counselor | – | 31 | – | – | – |
| Music Therapy/therapist | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 52 | 9 | 3 | – | – |
| History | 52 | 9 | 3 | – | – |
| Human Services | 26 | – | – | – | – |
| Public Policy Analysis | 26 | – | – | – | – |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | 54 | 258 | – | – |
| American/u.s. Law/legal Studies/jurisprudence | – | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Law | – | – | 257 | – | – |
| Programs For Foreign Lawyers | – | 35 | – | – | – |
| Tax Law/taxation | – | 17 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 52 | 31 | – | – | 1 |
| General Studies | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies | 8 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 42 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | 30 | – | – | 1 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 65 | 6 | 9 | – | – |
| Computational Mathematics | – | 4 | 6 | – | – |
| Mathematics | 63 | – | – | – | – |
| Statistics | 2 | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 39 | 42 | – | – | 9 |
| International/global Studies | 35 | – | – | – | – |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | – | 42 | – | – | 9 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 4 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 1 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 21 | 1 | 7 | – | – |
| Chemistry | 11 | – | 3 | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 9 | 1 | 2 | – | – |
| Geophysics and Seismology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | 1 | – | 2 | – | – |
| Psychology | 131 | 4 | 1 | – | – |
| Clinical Psychology | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Psychology | 131 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 397 | 33 | 9 | – | – |
| Anthropology | 33 | 8 | 4 | – | – |
| Applied Economics | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 210 | 16 | 5 | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 97 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 46 | – | – | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | – | 87 | 6 | – | – |
| Divinity/ministry | – | 60 | – | – | – |
| Religious/sacred Music | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Theology/theological Studies | – | 19 | 6 | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 139 | 78 | – | – | 10 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 25 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Cinematography and Film/video Production | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Conducting | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Dance | 19 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts | 20 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Film/cinema/video Studies | 35 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | – | 21 | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts | 15 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Music Performance | 6 | 19 | – | – | 10 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Music | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Voice and Opera | 7 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Work and Family Studies | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Facilities Planning and Management | – | 4 | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Music Teacher Education B Engineering Civil Engineering B Engineering Technologies Engineering/Industrial Management B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Music Therapy B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Medieval/Renaissance Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Policy Analysis B Social Sciences Anthropology B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Pre-Ministerial Studies B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Southern Methodist University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (214) 768-2000 |
| Website: | www.smu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.smu.edu/Admission/Apply |
| Address: | 6425 Boaz St, Dallas, TX 75275-0221 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 11,824 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 81% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 10,662 (90% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $56,560 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $56,560 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 82% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $34,084 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Southern Methodist University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Southern Methodist University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 5 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 9 | 11 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Education | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
| Engineering | 1 | 7 | 12 | 8 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 3 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 3 | 2 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 12 | 13 | 1 | |
| Grand total | 12 | 82 | 89 | 33 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Southern Methodist University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $56,560 |
| Out-of-state | $56,560 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $47,256 |
| Out-of-state | $47,256 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 1,244 | 82% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,220 | 80% | $34,084 |
| Student loan aid | 334 | 22% | $11,950 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,723 | 73% | $33,273 |
| Federal student loans | 1,430 | 22% | $6,269 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Southern Methodist University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Southern Methodist University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 13,959 | 6,613 | 7,346 | Percent admitted | 100% | 48% | 47% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 11% | 12% | 10% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Southern Methodist University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 11,824 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,710 |
| Graduate enrollment | 5,114 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Southern Methodist University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
- Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
- Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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