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Southern Methodist University
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
52%
SAT Range
1370-1510
ACT Range
31-34
Student/Faculty Ratio
16:1
Total Enrollments
12,053
Total Cost
$83,130
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$45,094
Main Address
6425 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75275-0221
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Rankings
Overall Rankings
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
#3 of 931
Mathematics And Statistics
#20 of 1,197
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
#24 of 943
History
#26 of 1,212
Engineering
#28 of 646
Social Sciences
#36 of 1,299
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
#46 of 1,213
Legal Professions And Studies
#47 of 338
Overall Scores
A-
Admissions & Acceptance
A
Retention & Graduation
A-
Instructors & Faculty
B
Financial Resources

Read more about our ranking methodology.

Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(214) 768-2000
Website
www.smu.edu
Location
6425 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75275-0221
Setting
Large Suburb
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2022)
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 12,053
Men 50%
Women 50%
Total Enrollments (2022) 12,053
White 57%
Hispanic or Latino 14%
International (Non-Citizen) 8%
Asian 8%
Black or African American 7%
Multiracial 4%
Unknown 2%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$55,012
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$55,012
Books
$800
On Campus Room & Board
$17,750

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 4,555
Bachelor's 48%
Master's 42%
Doctoral 9%
Certificate 1%
Total Awards (2022) 4,555
Business 35%
Human and Social Sciences 13%
Education and Liberal Arts 12%
Mathematics and Science 9%
Computer Technology 7%
Legal and Law 7%
Engineering 7%
Art and Design 4%
Communication and Media 3%
Healthcare 1%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Program
Associate's
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
 
 
 
 
Civil Engineering, General
 
 
 
 
Computer And Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
 
 
 
 
Computer Engineering, General
 
 
 
Computer Engineering, Other
 
 
 
 
Computer Science
 
 
 
Computer Software Engineering
 
 
 
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
 
 
 
 
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
 
 
 
Engineering, General
 
 
 
 
Engineering, Other
 
 
 
 
Engineering/Industrial Management
 
 
 
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
 
 
 
 
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
 
 
 
 
Information Science/Studies
 
 
 
 
Management Science
 
 
 
 
Manufacturing Engineering
 
 
 
 
Mechanical Engineering
 
 
 
 
Office Management And Supervision
 
 
 
 
Operations Research
 
 
 
Sustainability Studies
 
 
 
 
Systems Engineering
 
 
 
 
Taxation
 
 
 
 
Telecommunications Engineering
 
 
 
 
Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized Accreditations
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
  • Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology (Perkins School of Theology Southern Methodist University)

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

Alumni & Student Reviews
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4 Based on 5 Reviews
Career Preparation
A-
Students and Culture
B
Facilities
A
Activities and Groups
A
Career Preparation

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4 Based on 1 Reviews
A- Excellent

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3.2 Based on 3 Reviews
B Great

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4.4 Based on 0 Reviews
A Excellent

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4.4 Based on 1 Reviews
A Excellent

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