Dallas, TX
Roughly 61 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 47% to 61% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13,959 | 6,601 | 1,544 | 47% |
| 2020 | 14,010 | 7,379 | 1,531 | 53% |
| 2021 | 15,685 | 8,333 | 1,572 | 53% |
| 2022 | 16,150 | 8,439 | 1,639 | 52% |
| 2023 | 15,092 | 9,240 | 1,592 | 61% |
Fall 2023 applicants
5,078 of 7,992 women and 4,162 of 7,100 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Southern Methodist University has an acceptance rate of 61% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 9,240 of 15,092 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 61 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
15,092 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,592 enrolled.
No. Southern Methodist University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 47% to 61% — it has become less selective.