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Ranks 156th overall and 7th in Texas

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Doctoral/Research Universities

UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
GraduateComprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentMajority undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionNo

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force YesYes / No / Yes
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Southern Methodist University?

Ranks 131st for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $27,400 $27,400 $27,400
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $3,480 $3,480 $3,480
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $1,145 $1,145 $1,145
FT Graduate Tuition $27,400 $27,400 $27,400
FT Graduate Required Fees $3,480 $3,480 $3,480
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $1,145 $1,145 $1,145
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $44,275 $44,275 $44,275
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $31,680 $31,680 $31,680
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $31,680 $31,680 $31,680

Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?

  In State Out of State
Theology Degree — Tuition $11,736 $11,736
Theology Degree — Required Fees $3,480 $3,480
Law Degree — Tuition $31,096 $31,096
Law Degree — Required Fees $3,480 $3,480

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $26,880 trend  $30,880 $26,880 trend  $30,880 $26,880 trend  $30,880
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $600 trend  $800
On-Campus – Room & Board $9,208 trend  $10,995
On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,400 trend  $1,600
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$60
Graduate Application Fee$75
First Professional Application Fee$75
Applicants 8,253 (3,722 male / 4,531 female)
Admitted 4,134 (1,741 male / 2,392 female)
Admission rate 50%
First-time Enrollment 1,309 (610 male / 699 female)
FT Enrollment 1,306 (609 male / 697 female)
PT Enrollment 3 (1 male / 2 female)
Total Enrollment10,941

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Southern Methodist University use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
College Prep. CompletionRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal competency demoRecommended
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Southern Methodist University accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Conference USA
NCAA Basketball Conference Conference USA
NCAA Track & Field Conference Conference USA

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 144th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 47%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 24 / 30
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 24 / 29
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 25 / 29

SAT Test Admission

Ranks 152nd for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 75%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 560 / 660
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 570 / 670
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1130 / 1330

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareYes
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
Dorm Capacity2,350
Meals per Week21
Room Fee$6,900
Board Fee$4,095

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Southern Methodist University Ranks 2888th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $3,866 140 pie   10%
State & Local Grant Aid $5,804 257 pie   18%
Institutional Grant Aid $11,925 1,110 pie   79%
Student Loan Aid $3,819 396 pie   28%
Any financial aid type   1,139 pie   81%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Southern Methodist University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
571299870
Black Non-Hispanic
296355651
Hispanic
393477870
Asian / Pacific Islander
400336736
American Indian / Alaskan Native
293968
White Non-Hispanic
3,8543,8927,746
Race Unknown
N/AN/AN/A
Total 5,543 5,398 10,941

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Southern Methodist University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
252045
Black Non-Hispanic
254267
Hispanic
385391
Asian / Pacific Islander
354883
American Indian / Alaskan Native
369
White Non-Hispanic
437544981
Race Unknown
N/AN/AN/A
Total 563 713 1,276

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Southern Methodist University.

  Men Women Total
217 96 313
112 102 214
120 45 165
102 42 144
74 63 137

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 15 6 12 20 1 83 137
Accounting and Business/Management
Advertising 4 3 2 93 102
African-American/Black Studies
American/U 1 3 4
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects 2 7 9
Anthropology 1 2 2 2 27 34
Anthropology, Other
Applied Economics 3 5 8
Applied Mathematics
Archeology
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5 33 38
Arts Management 3 3
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 7 19 1 1 28
Biochemistry 1 4 1 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6 1 4 14 24 49
Business Administration and Management, General 10 9 9 19 118 165
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Chemistry, General 3 4 10 17
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 1 1
Civil Engineering, General 1 8 9
Clinical Psychology 1 1 3 5
Computational Mathematics 5 2 7
Computer Engineering, General 5 1 9 15
Computer Science 10 1 1 6 14 32
Computer Software Engineering 9 4 4 12 38 67
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other 1 2 1 11 15
Conducting 1 5 6
Construction Engineering
Creative Writing 1 14 15
Dance, General 3 1 1 22 27
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv 8 3 3 45 59
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 1 1 17 19
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4 1 18 23
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Economics, General 24 7 10 11 1 91 144
Education, General
Education, Other 2 1 1 1 24 29
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 2 1 1 25 29
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 17 3 3 4 1 28 56
Engineering Science 2 2 4
Engineering, General 1 1 1 3
Engineering, Other 1 3 3 7
Engineering/Industrial Management 6 6 5 8 5 48 78
English Language and Literature, General 6 3 47 56
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1 2 2 3 22 30
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies 1 1
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 1 4 5
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Facilities Planning and Management 1 1 7 9
Film/Cinema Studies 1 1 2 1 13 18
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General 37 12 26 32 1 205 313
Financial Planning and Services 2 1 5 4 35 47
Fine/Studio Arts, General 5 19 24
French Language and Literature 3 1 15 19
General Studies 1 1 4 6
Geology/Earth Science, General 3 3
Geophysics and Seismology 2 2
German Language and Literature 1 3 4
German Studies
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General 1 1 4 1 36 43
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1 4 5
Information Technology
International Relations and Affairs 2 1 6 2 21 32
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Italian Studies 1 1
Journalism 5 3 4 42 54
Latin American Studies 1 1
Law (LL 1 12 16 13 5 167 214
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 3 3 25 31
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1 10 4 1 47 63
Management Information Systems, General 1 5 6
Management Science, General 1 2 13 16
Manufacturing Engineering 1 1 2
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9 6 12 13 1 90 131
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Mathematics, General 4 4 21 29
Mechanical Engineering 12 1 4 4 35 56
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 4 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2 2
Music Performance, General 9 2 1 1 29 42
Music Teacher Education 1 1 9 11
Music Theory and Composition 1 2 3
Music Therapy/Therapist
Music, General 1 7 8
Operations Research 3 1 2 11 17
Organizational Behavior Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 4 2 41 47
Philosophy 2 1 8 11
Physics, General 1 1 5 7
Piano and Organ 4 1 5
Political Science and Government, General 3 4 4 40 51
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LL 22 2 1 1 2 28
Psychology, General 4 16 10 5 1 96 132
Public Policy Analysis 1 1 2
Public Relations/Image Management 6 10 1 68 85
Radio and Television 1 2 3
Real Estate 22 22
Religion/Religious Studies 1 1 11 13
Religious/Sacred Music 1 1 1 3
Social Sciences, General 1 7 8
Sociology 1 8 3 22 34
Spanish Language and Literature 2 11 20 33
Special Education and Teaching, General
Statistics, General 5 1 1 7
Systems Engineering 2 12 10 17 1 51 93
Tax Law/Taxation (LL 2 15 17
Telecommunications Technology/Technician 26 3 8 11 48
Theology/Theological Studies 6 2 19 27
Voice and Opera 1 3 9 13
Women's Studies 1 1
Total 313 185 243 245 23 2,239 3,248

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Southern Methodist University Ranks 185th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $84,102 ($92,783 male / $66,740 female)
Number of FT Faculty 609 (406 male / 203 female)
Number of PT Faculty 315
FT Faculty Ratio 2 : 1
Total Benefits $12,669,627
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Southern Methodist University Summary

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Southern Methodist University (also known as SMU) is a private, coeducational university in University Park, Texas, (an enclave of Dallas). In appreciation of the city, SMU named its first building Dallas Hall, which remains the University’s symbol and centerpiece. SMU’s seven degree-granting schools are: During 2004-05, SMU received almost $15 million in external funding for research. Results of the funded research include: Research Centers and Institutes Campus Museums and Libraries SMU-in-Taos Study abroad programs The University Honors Program in the Liberal Arts Overall University Rankings Cox School of Business Rankings Undergraduate Rankings The Cox BBA program ranks among the top 20 in BusinessWeek’s 2006 national rankings. Dedman School of Law Rankings Meadows School of the Arts Rankings At SMU, the residence halls comprise a variety of room types, bathroom styles, and community areas. All of the residence halls have these common features: Residence halls Theme halls or apartments SMU has over 200 organizations, including Greek-oriented, academic and professional oriented, sports clubs, ethinic themed groups, religious and political diversity student groups In 2004, SMU’s “major fraternity and sorority scene” was ranked #4 by Princeton Review. Southern Methodist University has: The SMU Mustang mascot came into being when President Hyer’s assistant, Dorothy Amann once noted that SMU football players looked like a “bunch of wild mustangs.” And our hearts are filled with joy, SMU, SMU, Alma Mater, we’ll be true forever. Peruna is the official SMU fight song. Mighty Mustangs Thunder through the canyon on the hill For red and blue and SMU Mighty Mustangs always Will fight! Mighty Mustang Thunder from Peruna’s heart within, Fighting back, fighting on, fighting hard, Fighting strong, Mighty Mustangs will win!

Southern Methodist University Academics

There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. For example, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Washington Semester. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Women’s Services can help. Southern Methodist University is unique in its study options.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Southern Methodist University.

Mathematics:
Mathematics – General, Statistics
Computer Science:
Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General
Popular majors:
twenty-six percent business per marketing, fifteen percent social sciences, twelve percent communications per journalism, nine percent psychology, eight percent visual and performing arts, five percent engineering
Social Sciences:
Anthropology, Applied Economics, Econometrics, Economics, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General, Sociology
Psychology:
Psychology – General
School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Art – General, Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Dance, Drama/Theater Arts, Film Studies, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music – Piano/Organ, Music – Voice/Opera, Music Theory/Composition
Public Administration and Service:
Public Policy Analysis
Communications & Journalism:
Advertising, Journalism, Mass Communications/Media Studies, Public Relations, Radio/Television
History:
History – General
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Music Therapy
Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
Medieval/Renaissance Studies
Education:
Music Teacher Education
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, Financial Planning, Management Information Systems, Management Science, Marketing Management, Organizational Behavior Studies, Real Estate
English Language and Literature:
Creative Writing, English, English Language & Literature – General
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry, Geology, GeophysicsSeismology, Physics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Biochemistry, Biology
Philosphy and Religion:
Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
Foreign Language and Literature:
Foreign Language & Literature – General, French, German, Russian, Spanish

Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of April. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $1,058 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall.

Southern Methodist University Admissions

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Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 58% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 87%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school requires an application fee consisting of fifty dollars regular application fee, fifty dollars out-of-state application fee, fifty dollars online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were seven hundred and fifty-two total number of transfer students who applied and four hundred and seventy-eight total number of transfer students who were admitted.

Transfer students must apply no later than the 1st of July, with priority applications due on the 1st of June. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of March and In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 15th of January. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of April. the SAT subject section score is due the 1st of March. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. The regular application is due the 15th of March. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of February.

Southern Methodist University Financial Aid

If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Religious Affiliation, ROTC, Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid distribution is at seventy-five percent scholarships per grants and twenty-five percent loans per jobs. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Religious Affiliation, ROTC, Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are Business/farm supplement, CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, FAFSA and Noncustodial (divorced/separated) Parents Statement. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.

Southern Methodist University Students

The university is a Private, University, Four-year, United Methodist Church, Coed, where 58 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Again, the student body consists of fifty-five percent in-state students, forty-five percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, fifty-four percent women, forty-six percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, five percent asian per pacific islander, four percent black per non-hispanic, six percent hispanic, eighty percent white per non-hispanic, four percent non-resident alien, thirty-five percent in top 10th of graduating class, sixty-four percent in top quarter of graduating class and ninety-two percent in top half of graduating class. Moreover, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. The school’s size is approximately six thousand, one hundred and ninety-six degree-seeking undergrads, one thousand, four hundred and two first-time degree-seeking freshmen and three thousand, four hundred and sixty-six graduate enrollment. Southern Methodist University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and First Professional degrees.

This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, ninety-five percent of first-year students live in college housing, forty-five percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Apartments For Single Students, Fraternity/Sorority Housing, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, one hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. Again, the university has many unique facilites such as sculpture garden, film/video archives, New Mexico archeological dig of 13th century Indian pueblo, theater, institute for the study of Earth and man, seismological observatory, electron microscopy laboratory, paleontology museum, business information center. Anyway, the school is located 5 miles from downtown.

Southern Methodist University Athletics

The following sports can be found here:

  • Men’s Club and Women’s Club Baseball
  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
  • Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
  • Men’s NCAA Division IA, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Football
  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
  • Men’s Club and Women’s Club Table_tennis
  • Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
  • Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
  • Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
  • Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
The Mustangs are a member of NCAA.

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