Overview
Enrollment
Located in Dallas, Texas, Southern Methodist University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 15,685 prospective students applied, and 8,333 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,572 enrolled in the school. 9,366 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,019 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $53,464 plus fees of $6,772. SMU is ranked 65 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
SMU is rated within the top 16% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Southern Methodist University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#65 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#60 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Texas
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#235 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1340/1510 |
| ACT | 31/34 |
| GPA | 3.68 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $6,772 |
| Room and Board | $17,438 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,600 |
| Total One Year Cost | $81,074 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Communication | 11% |
| Engineering | 9% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228246 IPEDS survey data for Southern Methodist University.
Current students may use the Southern Methodist University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.