Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Dallas, TX. It enrolls about 11,842 students and admits roughly 61% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Dallas, TX 75275 |
| County | Dallas County |
| Enrollment | 11,842 |
| Acceptance rate | 61% |
| Applicants / admitted | 15,092 / 9,240 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $64,460 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $64,460 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 83% |
| Transfer-out rate | 12% |
| Full-time retention rate | 90% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 660–730 |
| ACT middle 50% | 30–34 |
| Website | https://www.smu.edu/ |
| Phone | 2147682000 |
Admissions
About 15,092 students applied and 9,240 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,592 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $64,460 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,421 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 83% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Southern Methodist University is in Dallas, TX, Dallas County. Its coordinates are 32.8436, -96.7834.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Southern Methodist University?
About 61% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 15,092 applicants.
How much does Southern Methodist University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $64,460 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Southern Methodist University?
About 11,842 students are enrolled.