School Information

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Total Enrollment 10,891
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Southern Methodist University

http://www.smu.edu
6425 Boaz St, Dallas, Texas 75275-0221
(214) 768-2000

Southern Methodist University’s mission is to be a leading private institution of higher learning that expands knowledge through research and teaching. Among its faculty, students, and staff, the University develops skills and cultivates principled thought and wisdom. The University is dedicated to the values of academic freedom and open inquiry and to its United Methodist heritage. To fulfill its mission the University strives for quality, innovation and continuous improvement as it pursues the following goals: * To enhance the academic quality and competitiveness of the University. * To improve teaching and learning. * To strengthen scholarly research and creative achievement. ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Southern Methodist University, 77.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 71.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $17,798), and 29% receive loans ($6,498 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $12,360.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Southern Methodist University is $28,682 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 8,442 people applied to Southern Methodist University. Of the applicants, 53.0% were admitted (53.0% male & 52.0% female ) and 30.0% accepted (24.0% male and 37.0% female)

Of the 6,228 undergraduate students at Southern Methodist University, 5.0% are part-time. A majority (95.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 53.0% of the 4,663 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     43.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     88.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     56.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     71.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     77.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline January 15
Admissions Office Phone 800-323-0672
Admissions Office Email ugadmission@smu.edu
Admissions Office Address SMU Undergraduate Admission P.O. Box 750181 Dallas, TX 75275
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.smu.edu/Admission/Apply/Transfer.aspx
Admissions Website http://www.smu.edu/Admission.aspx (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.smu.edu/admission/online_application.asp
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to Southern Methodist University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 560
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 680
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 25
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 30
ACT English (25th Percentile) 25
ACT English (75th Percentile) 32
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 30
 
Southern Methodist University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 1 8
African-American/Black Studies 0
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 0
Italian Studies 2
Latin American Studies 6
Women's Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 47 4 2
Biochemistry 8
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 39 4 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 439 435
Accounting 73 61
Business Administration and Management, General 34 127
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 41
Finance, General 209 152
Financial Planning and Services 22 1
Labor and Industrial Relations 0 0
Management Information Systems, General 0 11
Management Science, General 11
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 79 42
Real Estate 11
Communication, journalism, and related programs 220
Advertising 77
Journalism 51
Public Relations/Image Management 92
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 43 39
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects 43 39
Computer and information sciences and support services 6 22 3
Computer Science 5 13 3
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other 1 9
Education 20 4 95
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 17
Education, Other 68
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 20
Music Teacher Education 4 10
Engineering 0 85 208 9
Civil Engineering, General 8 3 0
Computer Engineering, General 3 33 1
Computer Software Engineering 0 32
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 12 16 3
Engineering Science 1
Engineering, General 32 5 1
Engineering, Other 11
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 2 8
Manufacturing Engineering 7
Mechanical Engineering 28 9 2
Operations Research 16 2
Systems Engineering 67
Engineering technologies/technicians 0 102 3
Engineering/Industrial Management 0 43 3
Telecommunications Technology/Technician 59
English language and literature/letters 69 1
Creative Writing 18
English Language and Literature, General 51 1
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 7
Facilities Planning and Management 7
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 55
French Language and Literature 17
German Language and Literature 4
Italian Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 33
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 15
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 15
Music Therapy/Therapist 0 0
History 32 2 3
History, General 32 2 3
Legal professions and studies 84 307
American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LLM, MCJ, JSD/SJD) 6 1
Law (LLB, JD) 306
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL) 66
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD) 12
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0 40 42
General Studies 2
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0 37
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 42
Mathematics and statistics 45 14 7
Computational Mathematics 6 2
Mathematics, General 43
Statistics, General 2 8 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 7 28 47
International/Global Studies 28
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 0 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 7 46
Natural resources and conservation 0 1
Environmental Science 0 1
Environmental Studies 0
Philosophy and religious studies 22 1 2
Philosophy 12
Religion/Religious Studies 10 1 2
Physical sciences 14 6 6
Chemistry, General 10 1
Geology/Earth Science, General 2 4 3
Geophysics and Seismology 2 0 1
Physics, General 0 1 2
Psychology 93 1 0
Clinical Psychology 0 0
Psychology, General 93 1
Public administration and social service professions 14
Public Policy Analysis 14
Social sciences 285 35 13
Anthropology 23 12 8
Applied Economics 0 6
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 2
Economics, General 157 17 5
Political Science and Government, General 63
Social Sciences, General 9
Sociology 31
Theology and religious vocations 89 4
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 64
Religious/Sacred Music 2
Theology/Theological Studies 23 4
Visual and performing arts 12 122 64
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 29 5
Arts Management 7
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 8
Conducting 3
Dance, General 18 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 21 5
Film/Cinema Studies 19
Fine/Studio Arts, General 14 4
Music History, Literature, and Theory 1
Music Performance, General 12 8 16
Music Theory and Composition 0 0
Music, General 7
Piano and Organ 1 8
Voice and Opera 5 7
 
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