Southern Methodist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #429 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #158 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #136 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 119 | In Texas |
| #2 of 12 | In Dallas |
| #63 of 1,009 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 176 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Undergraduates
- 7,115
- Graduates
- 4,727
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- smu.edu
Southern Methodist University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southern Methodist University has an acceptance rate of 61% and is among the top 24% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 59% | 64% |
| Applicants | 15,092 | 7,100 | 7,992 |
| Admissions | 9,240 | 4,162 | 5,078 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,592 | 779 | 813 |
798 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
849 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
264 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1320
or below
75% of them
had 1480
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern Methodist University are 1320-1480 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
235 or 15%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southern Methodist University are 30-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6395 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1786 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1007 (9%) |
| Asian | 951 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 904 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 470 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 284 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 21 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southern Methodist University is $45,792 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $30,165 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,581 |
| $48-75K | $24,746 |
| $75-110K | $37,145 |
| $110K+ | $57,595 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,212 | $31,590 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,212 | $31,590 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,212 | $31,590 |
| Fee in-district | $7,248 | $5,472 |
| Fee in-state | $7,248 | $5,472 |
| Fee out-of-state | $7,248 | $5,472 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,251 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,230 |
| Room charge | $11,250 |
| Meal charge | $6,980 |
Southern Methodist University majors
Southern Methodist University has granted 1,943 bachelor's degrees across 63 programs, 1,881 master's across 64 programs, and 360 doctorate degrees across 33 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern Methodist University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science | 23 | 690 | |
| Finance, General | 325 | ||
| Law | 221 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 99 | 46 | |
| Computer Science | 95 | 44 | 3 |
| Accounting | 62 | 78 | |
| Economics, General | 126 | ||
| Psychology, General | 115 | 3 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 99 | 3 | 2 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 51 | 51 | |
| Education, Other | 88 | 6 | |
| Data Science, General | 91 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 88 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 77 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 49 | 10 | 8 |
| Systems Engineering | 63 | 1 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 62 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 55 | ||
| Real Estate | 55 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 52 | 1 | |
| Advertising | 41 | 10 | |
| Operations Research | 44 | 3 | 4 |
| Statistics, General | 33 | 9 | 7 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 21 | 19 | 6 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 33 | 13 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 45 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 45 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 40 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 37 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 34 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 33 | ||
| Journalism | 32 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 30 | ||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 30 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 30 | ||
| Telecommunications Engineering | 29 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 24 | 4 | |
| History, General | 20 | 2 | 4 |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 20 | 5 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 13 | 5 | 6 |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 11 | 13 | |
| Organizational Communication, General | 23 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 23 | ||
| Dance, General | 22 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | 5 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 14 | 4 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 17 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | 12 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 16 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 16 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 15 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| International Policy Analysis | 14 | ||
| Philosophy | 14 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 13 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | 10 | |
| Music, General | 13 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 13 | ||
| Creative Writing | 12 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 6 | 6 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 12 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 11 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 11 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 11 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Education, General | 9 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | 2 | |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 8 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 8 | ||
| Tax Law & Taxation | 8 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 6 | 1 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 1 | 5 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | 4 | |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 4 | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 4 | 2 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | 2 | |
| Applied Economics | 4 | ||
| Biostatistics | 4 | ||
| Computer Engineering, Other | 4 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 4 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 4 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 4 | ||
| Theoretical Chemistry | 4 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Engineering, General | 2 | 1 | |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | 2 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 2 | ||
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 1 | ||
| Conducting | 1 | ||
| Engineering-Related Fields, Other | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 1 | ||
| French Studies | 1 | ||
| Geophysics and Seismology | 1 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,943 | 1,881 | 360 |
Southern Methodist University has a graduation rate of 83%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 83% | 82% | 85% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern Methodist University is a world-class research university with 27,636 scientific papers published and 960,549 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Political Science, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 295 | 3573 |
| 1993 | 284 | 3814 |
| 1994 | 318 | 4203 |
| 1995 | 297 | 4615 |
| 1996 | 349 | 5329 |
| 1997 | 355 | 5457 |
| 1998 | 378 | 6335 |
| 1999 | 379 | 6746 |
| 2000 | 361 | 7921 |
| 2001 | 334 | 8461 |
| 2002 | 623 | 11896 |
| 2003 | 570 | 12862 |
| 2004 | 512 | 13308 |
| 2005 | 604 | 15210 |
| 2006 | 615 | 17758 |
| 2007 | 612 | 19679 |
| 2008 | 670 | 22265 |
| 2009 | 600 | 24427 |
| 2010 | 690 | 27407 |
| 2011 | 787 | 31702 |
| 2012 | 854 | 36785 |
| 2013 | 841 | 39946 |
| 2014 | 849 | 41955 |
| 2015 | 915 | 45548 |
| 2016 | 909 | 47109 |
| 2017 | 1007 | 47263 |
| 2018 | 1114 | 49255 |
| 2019 | 1158 | 54338 |
| 2020 | 1224 | 60915 |
| 2021 | 1127 | 67320 |
| 2022 | 1025 | 58387 |
| 2023 | 1185 | 61572 |
| 2024 | 855 | 56443 |
Southern Methodist University alumni
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Kourtney Kardashian
- Occupations
- entrepreneurfashion designermodelsocialitecelebrity
- Biography
-
Kourtney Kardashian Barker is an American media personality and socialite. In 2007, she and her family began starring in the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Its success led to the creation of spin-offs including Kourtney and Kim Take Miami and Kourtney and Kim Take New York. After she and her family made the decision to end their show after 20 seasons in 2021, they began appearing in an all new reality television series titled The Kardashians on Hulu in 2022.
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Jayne Mansfield
- Occupations
- film actorsingerstage actortelevision actorPlayboy Playmate
- Biography
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Jayne Mansfield was an American actress and Playboy Playmate. A sex symbol of the 1950s and early 1960s, Mansfield was known for her numerous publicity stunts and open personal life. Although her film career was short-lived, she had several box-office successes, and won a Theatre World Award and Golden Globe Award, and soon gained the nickname of Hollywood's "smartest dumb blonde."
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Sarah Shahi
- Occupations
- actorfilm actormodeltelevision actorvoice actor
- Biography
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Aahoo Jahansouzshahi, known professionally as Sarah Shahi, is an American actress. She played Carmen on The L Word in 2005, Kate Reed in the USA Network legal drama Fairly Legal (2011–2012), Sameen Shaw on the CBS crime drama Person of Interest (2012–2016), and Billie on the Netflix series Sex/Life. She has also appeared in the main role Det. Dani Reese in Life, and in a supporting role in Alias. In 2018, she starred in the series Reverie. In 2019, she appeared in a recurring role in City on a Hill on Showtime, and appeared in seven episodes of the series The Rookie as romantic interest Jessica Russo. In 2023, she received critical praise for her role of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Zahra Bankston in the LGBTQ+ romantic comedy streaming film Red, White & Royal Blue.
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Kathy Bates
- Occupations
- film actorcharacter actortelevision actorstage actorfilm director
- Biography
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Kathleen Doyle Bates is an American actress. With a career spanning over five decades, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for a Tony Award and two BAFTA Awards.
General info
| Alternative names | SMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 |
| Motto | Veritas Liberabit Vos The Truth Shall Set You Free (John 8:32) |
| Colors | harvard crimson, yale blue |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 2,628 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6425 Boaz St Dallas, Texas, 75275-0221 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,304,000 |
| Phone | 2147682000 |