Southern Methodist University

University Park, TX • private • CSS Profile • I | ACC | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 7,491 • Total: 12,900

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

University Park, TX
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Website

https://smu.edu

Region

Southwest

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 3,694 (49.3%) • Female: 3,797 (50.7%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	608	8.1%
Black/African American	406	5.4%
Hispanic/Latino	1,237	16.5%
White	4,343	58.0%
Two or More Races	356	4.8%
International	278	3.7%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

61.2%

9,240 admitted from 15,092 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 660-730
Math: 660-750
Total: 1320-1480

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

30-34

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

EA:	11/15/2025
RD:	Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

83.3%

4-Year Graduation Rate

76.4%

Freshman Retention Rate

90.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

10.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$79,364

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $59,500

Room & Board

$19,064

Books & Supplies

$800

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$23,544
$30,001-48,000	$20,038
$48,001-75,000	$24,152
$75,001-110,000	$33,477
$110,001+	$58,213

Students Receiving Pell Grants

70%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$45,792

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

ACC

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (6)

Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Equestrian Golf Rowing Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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