PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Southern Methodist University

Also known as: SMU

📍 Dallas, Texas🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 7,277 Undergrads🔗 www.smu.edu

Overview

Southern Methodist University is an medium private non-profit research university in Dallas, Texas. It enrolls about 7,277 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 63%. Graduates earn a median of $78,354 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

63%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,428

670–740

Net Price

$40,892

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

84%

Retention

91%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$78,354

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

63.3%

SAT Average

1,428

ACT Composite

30–34

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200670 – 740 (mid 50%)800

Math

200670 – 750 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

130 – 34 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$67,040

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$67,040

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$85,606

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$40,892

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$23,544
$30,001 – $48,000	$20,038
$48,001 – $75,000	$24,152
$75,001 – $110,000	$33,477
$110,001 +	$58,213

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

21.5%

Academics & Programs

Southern Methodist University offers programs across 23 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

27.6%

Social Sciences

12.6%

Communication & Journalism

9.3%

Visual & Performing Arts

7.1%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

6.7%

Psychology

6.7%

Engineering

5.5%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

4.7%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

84%

On-Time (4yr)

76%

Retention (FT)

91%

% Earning >$25K

84%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$65,556

8 years

$77,799

10 years

$78,354

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

87.6%

White

85.3%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

56.2%

Black or African American

5.5%

Asian

8.3%

Hispanic / Latino

17.7%

Two or more races

4.7%

International

3.8%

Gender

Women

51.2%

Men

48.8%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern Methodist University hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 63%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1428.

How much does Southern Methodist University cost?

In-state tuition is $67,040, and out-of-state is $67,040. Average net price after financial aid is $40,892.

What is Southern Methodist University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Social Sciences, Communication & Journalism.

What's the graduation rate at Southern Methodist University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 84%, and 91% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.