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Southern Methodist University
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
53%
SAT Range
1250-1450
ACT Range
29-33
Student/Faculty Ratio
16:1
Total Enrollments
12,373
Total Cost
$79,050
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$41,444
Overall Rating
B+ Good
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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 957
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
#19 of 938
Social Sciences
#27 of 1,320
Mathematics And Statistics
#30 of 1,221
Legal Professions And Studies
#47 of 357
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
#49 of 1,225
Engineering
#49 of 641
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
#52 of 1,388
Overall Scores
A-
Admissions & Acceptance
A
Retention & Graduation
A-
Instructors & Faculty
B
Financial Resources

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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 (2020)
Completion Rate (2020)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2020) 12,373
Men 52%
Women 48%
Total Enrollments (2020) 12,373
White 58%
Hispanic or Latino 13%
International (Non-Citizen) 9%
Asian 8%
Black or African American 7%
Multiracial 4%
Unknown 1%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2020)
$51,958
Out of State Tuition (2020)
$51,958
Books
$800
On Campus Room & Board
$17,110
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* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2020) 4,298
Bachelor's 49%
Master's 42%
Doctoral 8%
Certificate 1%
Total Awards (2020) 4,298
Business 36%
Human and Social Sciences 12%
Education and Liberal Arts 11%
Engineering 9%
Mathematics and Science 9%
Computer Technology 9%
Legal and Law 6%
Art and Design 5%
Communication and Media 2%
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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Accounting
 
 
 
 
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Civil Engineering, General
 
 
 
Computer Engineering, General
 
 
 
Computer Science
 
 
 
Computer Software Engineering
 
 
 
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
 
 
 
 
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
 
 
 
 
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
 
 
 
Engineering, General
 
 
 
Engineering/Industrial Management
 
 
 
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
 
 
 
 
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
 
 
 
 
Finance, General
 
 
 
 
Information Science/Studies
 
 
 
 
Manufacturing Engineering
 
 
 
 
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
 
 
 
 
Mechanical Engineering
 
 
 
Office Management And Supervision
 
 
 
 
Operations Research
 
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
Sustainability Studies
 
 
 
 
Systems Engineering
 
 
 
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
 
 
 
 
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

Students and Culture

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3.2 Based on 3 Reviews
B Great

Facilities

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4.4 Based on 0 Reviews
A Excellent

Activities and Groups

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4.4 Based on 1 Reviews
A Excellent

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