Southern Methodist University

University Park, TX • private • CSS Profile • DI | ACC | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 7,491 • Total: 12,900
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
University Park, TX
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Website
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
āœ“ 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
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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)
$78,042
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $57,212
Room & Board
$18,230
Books & Supplies
$2,600
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $30,165
$30,001-48,000 $16,581
$48,001-75,000 $24,746
$75,001-110,000 $37,145
$110,001+ $57,595
Students Receiving Pell Grants
70%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$45,792

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
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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