Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
SMU
47.29%
Admission Rate
Somewhat Selective
6,679 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, medium, highly residential
- Religious Affiliation: United Methodist
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Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private research university in University Park, Texas, US with a satellite campus in Taos County, New Mexico. SMU was founded on April 17, 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South—now part of the United Methodist Church—in partnership with Dallas civic leaders. However, it is nonsectarian in its teaching and enrolls students of all religious affiliations. It is classified among "R-2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity".As of fall 2020, the university had 12,373 students, including 6,827 undergraduates and 5,546 postgraduates, representing the largest student body in SMU history. As of fall 2019, its instructional faculty is 1,151, with 754 being full-time.
In the 2020 academic year, the university granted over 3,827 degrees, including 315 doctorates, 1,659 master's and 1,853 bachelor's degrees and offers over 32 doctoral and over 120 masters programs from eight schools: the Edwin L. Cox School of Business, the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, the Dedman School of Law, the Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering, the Algur H. Meadows School of the Arts, the Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, Perkins School of Theology, and the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development.
"Southern Methodist University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Methodist_University.
In the 2020 academic year, the university granted over 3,827 degrees, including 315 doctorates, 1,659 master's and 1,853 bachelor's degrees and offers over 32 doctoral and over 120 masters programs from eight schools: the Edwin L. Cox School of Business, the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, the Dedman School of Law, the Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering, the Algur H. Meadows School of the Arts, the Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, Perkins School of Theology, and the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development.
"Southern Methodist University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Methodist_University.
Location
City
Dallas, Texas
Locale
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Region
Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 28.4% |
| Social Sciences | 13.3% |
| Engineering | 9.4% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 8.3% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 6.2% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 5.8% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 4.9% |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | 4.3% |
| Psychology | 3.8% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 2.9% |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | 2.3% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 1.6% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 1.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 1.4% |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | 1.2% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 1.1% |
| History | 0.9% |
| Education | 0.8% |
| Health Professions And Related Programs | 0.8% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 0.5% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 0.4% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 0.2% |
Cost
Tuition
$56,560.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
22.07%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$36,222.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1405
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 760 | 710 | 660 |
| Verbal | 720 | 680 | 640 |
ACT Scores
31
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 32 | 30 | 27 |
| English | 35 | 32 | 29 |
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