Southern Methodist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #444 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #162 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #140 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 119 | In Texas |
| #2 of 12 | In Dallas |
| #38 of 1,039 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 173 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 52%
- Undergraduates
- 7,056
- Graduates
- 4,997
- 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 52% and is among the top 16% 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 | 52% | 50% | 54% |
| Applicants | 16,150 | 7,542 | 8,608 |
| Admissions | 8,439 | 3,764 | 4,675 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,636 | 740 | 896 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
706 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
892 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
272 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1370
or below
75% of them
had 1510
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern Methodist University are 1370-1510 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
342 or 21%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southern Methodist University are 31-34 (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 | 6824 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1680 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1007 (8%) |
| Asian | 960 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 846 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 466 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 235 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southern Methodist University is $45,094 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 | $28,267 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,799 |
| $48-75K | $29,289 |
| $75-110K | $37,937 |
| $110K+ | $51,912 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $55,012 | $31,590 |
| Tuition in-state | $55,012 | $31,590 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $55,012 | $31,590 |
| Fee in-district | $6,968 | $5,274 |
| Fee in-state | $6,968 | $5,274 |
| Fee out-of-state | $6,968 | $5,274 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,403 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,750 |
| Room charge | $10,974 |
| Meal charge | $6,776 |
Southern Methodist University majors
Southern Methodist University has granted 1,909 bachelor's degrees across 66 programs, 1,776 master's across 66 programs, and 394 doctorate degrees across 32 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern Methodist University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science | 5 | 501 | |
| Finance, General | 285 | ||
| Law | 268 | ||
| Accounting | 75 | 86 | |
| Economics, General | 147 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 97 | 36 | |
| Education, Other | 128 | 2 | |
| Computer Science | 90 | 22 | 2 |
| Psychology, General | 94 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 87 | 4 | 4 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 36 | 57 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 89 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 81 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 77 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 74 | ||
| Advertising | 48 | 16 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 47 | 9 | 7 |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 60 | ||
| Statistics, General | 37 | 20 | 3 |
| Real Estate | 51 | ||
| Operations Research | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 49 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 47 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 44 | 2 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 43 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 41 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 41 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 40 | 1 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 29 | 12 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 40 | ||
| History, General | 29 | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 16 | 12 | 7 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 27 | 8 | |
| Journalism | 32 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 30 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 30 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 29 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 29 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 18 | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | 3 | 6 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 15 | 4 | 4 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 21 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 21 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 20 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 16 | 4 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 20 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | 10 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 14 | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 18 | ||
| Biochemistry | 17 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 17 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 9 | 8 | |
| Music Performance, General | 4 | 13 | |
| Music, General | 17 | ||
| Telecommunications Engineering | 17 | ||
| Sociology, General | 16 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 5 | 11 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 15 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 15 | ||
| International Policy Analysis | 15 | ||
| Dance, General | 14 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 14 | ||
| Education, General | 13 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 13 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | 10 | |
| Anthropology, General | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 12 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 12 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 12 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 12 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | 10 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 10 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 9 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 4 | 4 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sustainability Studies | 7 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | 5 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | 3 | |
| Tax Law & Taxation | 6 | ||
| Theoretical Chemistry | 6 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 5 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 5 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 2 | 3 | |
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 3 | 1 | |
| Biostatistics | 4 | ||
| Engineering-Related Fields, Other | 4 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 3 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 3 | ||
| Biophysics | 2 | ||
| Computer Engineering, Other | 2 | ||
| Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| French Studies | 2 | ||
| Geophysics and Seismology | 1 | 1 | |
| Italian Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Applied Economics | 1 | ||
| Conducting | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,909 | 1,776 | 394 |
Southern Methodist University has a graduation rate of 82%, which is among the 11% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 82% | 78% | 87% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern Methodist University is a world-class research university with 23,068 scientific papers published and 569,668 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Political Science, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 257 | 2260 |
| 1992 | 280 | 2447 |
| 1993 | 270 | 2560 |
| 1994 | 272 | 2926 |
| 1995 | 270 | 3222 |
| 1996 | 316 | 3754 |
| 1997 | 309 | 3913 |
| 1998 | 335 | 4566 |
| 1999 | 333 | 4833 |
| 2000 | 311 | 5705 |
| 2001 | 298 | 5905 |
| 2002 | 547 | 8346 |
| 2003 | 492 | 8813 |
| 2004 | 449 | 8916 |
| 2005 | 515 | 10376 |
| 2006 | 520 | 11657 |
| 2007 | 535 | 13194 |
| 2008 | 565 | 14485 |
| 2009 | 540 | 16410 |
| 2010 | 570 | 17907 |
| 2011 | 607 | 19734 |
| 2012 | 645 | 21627 |
| 2013 | 694 | 23380 |
| 2014 | 711 | 25125 |
| 2015 | 728 | 26005 |
| 2016 | 780 | 26175 |
| 2017 | 840 | 26817 |
| 2018 | 948 | 29357 |
| 2019 | 989 | 32498 |
| 2020 | 987 | 36829 |
| 2021 | 957 | 41310 |
| 2022 | 861 | 39718 |
| 2023 | 967 | 40009 |
Southern Methodist University alumni
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Kourtney Kardashian
- Occupations
- media personalitytelevision actoractorcelebritysocialite
- Biography
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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
- Playboy Playmatetelevision actorstage actorsingerfilm actor
- Biography
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Jayne Mansfield was an American actress, singer, nightclub entertainer, 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
- television actormodelfilm actoractorvoice 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 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 film Red, White & Royal Blue.
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Lauren Graham
- Occupations
- film actorfilm producernovelistwritervoice actor
- Biography
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Lauren Graham is an American actress and author. She is best known for her roles as Lorelai Gilmore on The WB/CW television series Gilmore Girls (2000–2007), for which she received nominations for Screen Actors Guild, Golden Globe and Satellite Awards, and as Sarah Braverman on the NBC television drama Parenthood (2010–2015).
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 | 2,529 |
| 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 |