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Southern Methodist University

Acceptance Rate 52.25 %
SAT Average 1,450
Tuition & Fees $64,460
Student Population 12,053
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $35,270

Academic Overview

Southern Methodist University Campus, Dallas, TX
Southern Methodist University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Dallas, Texas. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
Southern Methodist University is affiliated with United Methodist.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $64,460 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $37,062.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 12,053 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 52.25% and the graduation rate is 82% last year.
The salary after graduation from Southern Methodist University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $77,900. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, SMU's tuition & fees is $64,460. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $37,062.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$64,460
Graduate$37,062
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at SMU. The acceptance rate of SMU is 52.25% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.42%. The average graduation rate is 82% and the transfer-out rate is 12%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $35,270 and 72% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 12,053 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Southern Methodist University is 52.25 %.
Acceptance Rate
52.25%
Graduation Rate for Southern Methodist University is 82 %
Graduation Rate
82%
Transfer-out Rate for Southern Methodist University is 12 %
Transfer-out Rate
12%
Retention Rate for Southern Methodist University is 90 %
Retention Rate
90%
Student Population for Southern Methodist University is 12,053
Student Population
12,053
Student to Faculty Ratio for Southern Methodist University is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $35,270 at Southern Methodist University.
Financial Aid Amount
$35,270

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address6425 Boaz St, Dallas, TX 75275-0221
Phone214-768-2000
WEBhttps://www.smu.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.smu.edu/admission
Online Applicationhttps://www.smu.edu/Admission/Apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.smu.edu/Admission/FinancialAid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.smu.edu/EnrollmentServices/FinancialAid/NetPriceCalculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.smu.edu/EnrollmentServices/Registrar/VeteransAffairs
Athletichttps://www.smu.edu/LegalDisclosures/RightToKnow
Disability Servicehttps://www.smu.edu/Provost/ProvostOffice/SAES/AcademicSupport/SASP/Services/DASS

Offered Degrees

SMU offers 227 major programs through online and on-site education where 30 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's860
Master's9224
Doctorate (Research)356
Doctorate (Practical)10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate120
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Southern Methodist University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:3,403)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,776)

Veterans Benefits

Southern Methodist University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges