Southern Methodist University (SMU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,403
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	53%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	82%

Located in Dallas, Texas, SMU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Southern Methodist University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, SMU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

SMU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

53.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$60,236

Cost of attendance at Southern Methodist University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$60,236

Cost of attendance at Southern Methodist University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 74 of freshman students at Southern Methodist University received on average $34,940 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$34,940

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	139	9%	$4,660	$647,709
Other Federal Grant	141	9%	$5,473	$771,709
State Grant/Scholarships	156	10%	$3,738	$583,121
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,126	74%	$34,047	$38,337,318
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,136	74%	$34,940	$39,692,148

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southern Methodist University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southern Methodist University students is 82.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 86.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 78.4%.

82.4%

asian 82.5% 80 students
African American 76.9% 40 students
white 83.9% 784 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 77.1% 101 students
International Students 80.7% 75 students
Mixed Race 78.2% 43 students

Sport Conferences

Football American Athletic Conference
Basketball American Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country American Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Southern Methodist University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southern Methodist University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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