Southern Methodist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #481 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #175 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #152 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 119 | In Texas |
| #2 of 12 | In Dallas |
| #65 of 1,014 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 175 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 7,285
- Graduates
- 4,831
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- 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 63% and is among the top 25% 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 | 63% | 61% | 65% |
| Applicants | 15,245 | 7,131 | 8,114 |
| Admissions | 9,657 | 4,384 | 5,273 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,715 | 840 | 875 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,002 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
669 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
266 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1340
or below
75% of them
had 1490
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern Methodist University are 1340-1490 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
160 or 9%
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 | 6260 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1967 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1117 (9%) |
| Asian | 980 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 927 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 504 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 315 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 21 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southern Methodist University is $48,179 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 | $23,544 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,038 |
| $48-75K | $24,152 |
| $75-110K | $33,477 |
| $110K+ | $58,213 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $59,500 | $31,590 |
| Tuition in-state | $59,500 | $31,590 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $59,500 | $31,590 |
| Fee in-district | $7,540 | $5,688 |
| Fee in-state | $7,540 | $5,688 |
| Fee out-of-state | $7,540 | $5,688 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,449 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,064 |
| Room charge | $11,734 |
| Meal charge | $7,330 |
Southern Methodist University majors
Southern Methodist University has granted 1,946 bachelor's degrees across 64 programs, 1,462 master's across 61 programs, and 382 doctorate degrees across 29 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern Methodist University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science | 24 | 524 | |
| Finance, General | 280 | ||
| Law | 246 | ||
| Economics, General | 172 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 130 | 12 | |
| Computer Science | 85 | 53 | 3 |
| Psychology, General | 130 | ||
| Accounting | 56 | 57 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 45 | 52 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 77 | 4 | 4 |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 73 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 72 | ||
| Data Science, General | 69 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 68 | ||
| Education, Other | 54 | 7 | |
| Advertising | 50 | 10 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 50 | 5 | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 55 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 42 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 24 | 17 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 39 | ||
| Statistics, General | 33 | 3 | 3 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 37 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 37 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 36 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 33 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 32 | ||
| Real Estate | 32 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 31 | ||
| Telecommunications Engineering | 30 | ||
| History, General | 25 | 2 | 2 |
| Journalism | 29 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 28 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 | 6 | 10 |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 28 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 15 | 6 | 6 |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 27 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 20 | 7 | |
| Operations Research | 23 | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 24 | ||
| Philosophy | 23 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 21 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | 14 | |
| Mathematics, General | 20 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 19 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 16 | 2 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 18 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | 12 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | 3 | |
| Systems Engineering | 17 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 16 | ||
| Biochemistry | 15 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | 7 | |
| Anthropology, General | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Education, General | 14 | ||
| International Policy Analysis | 14 | ||
| Music, General | 14 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 14 | ||
| Dance, General | 13 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 13 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 11 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 12 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 12 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 7 | 4 | |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 11 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 11 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 11 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | 3 | |
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 4 | 5 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 | 1 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 9 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 2 | 7 | |
| Creative Writing | 8 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 2 | 6 | |
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 2 | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | 3 | |
| Computer Engineering, Other | 6 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 2 | 4 | |
| Tax Law & Taxation | 4 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 1 | 3 | |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 3 | ||
| Biostatistics | 3 | ||
| Geophysics and Seismology | 2 | 1 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 3 | ||
| Engineering-Related Fields, Other | 2 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | ||
| Theoretical Chemistry | 2 | ||
| Communication, General | 1 | ||
| Conducting | 1 | ||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 1 | ||
| Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| French Studies | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,946 | 1,462 | 382 |
Southern Methodist University has a graduation rate of 84%, which is among the 9% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 84% | 81% | 88% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern Methodist University is a world-class research university with 28,275 scientific papers published and 971,375 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 285 | 3774 |
| 1994 | 318 | 4154 |
| 1995 | 303 | 4539 |
| 1996 | 349 | 5203 |
| 1997 | 355 | 5352 |
| 1998 | 378 | 6190 |
| 1999 | 379 | 6544 |
| 2000 | 362 | 7702 |
| 2001 | 334 | 8183 |
| 2002 | 623 | 11582 |
| 2003 | 570 | 12523 |
| 2004 | 512 | 12888 |
| 2005 | 604 | 14742 |
| 2006 | 615 | 17053 |
| 2007 | 612 | 18940 |
| 2008 | 671 | 21374 |
| 2009 | 600 | 23377 |
| 2010 | 691 | 26132 |
| 2011 | 789 | 30306 |
| 2012 | 859 | 35298 |
| 2013 | 840 | 38348 |
| 2014 | 849 | 40325 |
| 2015 | 916 | 43948 |
| 2016 | 911 | 45497 |
| 2017 | 1006 | 45598 |
| 2018 | 1120 | 47531 |
| 2019 | 1162 | 52588 |
| 2020 | 1230 | 58993 |
| 2021 | 1135 | 65381 |
| 2022 | 1034 | 57592 |
| 2023 | 1192 | 60923 |
| 2024 | 894 | 56587 |
| 2025 | 701 | 49979 |
Southern Methodist University alumni
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Kourtney Kardashian
- Occupations
- modelsocialitecelebrityactortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Kourtney Kardashian Barker is an American media personality, socialite and businesswoman. 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
- singerstage actortelevision actorPlayboy Playmatefilm actor
- Biography
-
Jayne Mansfield was an American actress, Playboy Playmate, singer, and sex symbol of the 1950s and early 1960s. She was known for her numerous publicity stunts, her buxom figure, and her personal life. Her film career was short-lived, but she won a Theatre World Award and a Golden Globe Award. Mansfield gained a reputation as Hollywood's "smartest dumb blonde".
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Kathy Bates
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm directordirectoractorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Kathleen Doyle Bates is an American actress. Her work spans over five decades, and her accolades include an Academy Award, two Emmy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for a Tony Award and two BAFTA Awards.
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Sarah Shahi
- Occupations
- modeltelevision actorvoice actoractorfilm 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), Billie on the Netflix series Sex/Life (2021–2023), and Dr. Gabriela Torabi in Hulu thriller series Paradise (2025). She portrayed the major character Det. Dani Reese in Life, and had 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 praise for her role as White House Deputy Chief of Staff Zahra Bankston in Red, White & Royal Blue.
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 | 2,762 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6425 Boaz St Dallas, Texas, 75275-0221 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,304,000 |
| Phone | 2147682000 |