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Southern Methodist University | SMU

Dallas, Texas•4-year•Private

Your chances

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Acceptance rate

53%

Private school in Texas with 6,900 total undergraduate students
Suburban
Southwest
United Methodist
On campus housing
D1 Football, D1 Basketball
American Athletic Conference
smu.edu
6425 Boaz St, Dallas, TX 75275
(214) 768-2000

Admissions

Overall acceptance rate
53%
Yield rate - overall
19%

Acceptance rate breakdown

Women
55%
Men
50%

Applicant breakdown

Total number of applicants
15,685
Women: 53%
Men: 47%
smu.edu/admission

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$77,674
Out-of-state
$77,674

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Applications

How to apply

Accepts Common App
Test optional
Rec letters optional
Considers class rank
TOEFL required (international applicants)

Tests typically submitted

SAT: 16%
ACT: 23%
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Students

First-year enrolled students (full-time)
1,572
Student diversity
Low diversity
4-year graduation rate
72%
6-year graduation rate
81%
Retention rate
91%
Admission policy
Co-ed
International students
9%

Enrolled breakdown by gender

Women: 52%
Men: 48%

Race & ethnicity diversity

Among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander
7%
Black
5%
Hispanic
13%
Native American
< 1%
Other
5%
White
70%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
11:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

Academic and career counseling

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