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Southern Methodist University
Dallas,
TX
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate52%
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About SMU
Southern Methodist University is a private, religious university in the city of Dallas, Texas. SMU was founded in 1911. The university currently enrolls around 12,053 students per year, including 7,080 undergrad students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Southern Methodist University
It is moderately difficult to get into SMU. SMU admitted 52% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 16,150 students applied to SMU and 8,439 were admitted.
| Southern Methodist University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 52% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 71% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 73% |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 73% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 17% |
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Southern Methodist University is located in the city of Dallas, Texas, near Dallas-Fort Worth.
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College Info
SMU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to SMU is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to SMU is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Southern Methodist University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
SMU SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1390 - 1500
Math SAT Range
690 - 770
Reading SAT Range
680 - 740
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1500 and Above
Good
1390 to 1500
Avg
1390 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for SMU students is 1436. Applicants with SAT scores of 1500 and above have a good chance of being admitted to SMU, while applicants with SAT scores between 1390 to 1500 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1390 have a low chance of being offered a spot at SMU.
SMU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$82,690
In State$82,690
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$57,212
$57,212
Fees
$7,248
$7,248
Housing
$18,230
$18,230
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at SMU is like? There are approximately 12,053 students enrolled at SMU, including 7,080 undergraduate students and 4,973 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 45% percent are from TX and 55% percent of students are from other states.
97%
Full Time2%
Part Time45%
In State55%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
12,053
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
52%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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