Southern Methodist University (SMU)
Dallas, TX| Region: | Southwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Mustangs |
| Nickname: | SMU |
| Website: | www.smu.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Highly Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $41,750 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $41,750 |
| Retention Rate: | 90% |
| Enrollment: | 12,519 |
| Year Established: | 1911 |
About SMU
A private school in Dallas, Texas, Southern Methodist University offers more than 100 majors and 75 minors as well as numerous student life activities.
Southern Methodist's list of majors and minors provides a tremendous range of choices. Students may major in everything from Chemistry to Marketing to Musical Composition to World Languages and Literature.
Arts, cultural and other activities also abound on campus. There are more than 180 student organizations, performance opportunities, lectures and even a campus museum.
Materials required for admissions consideration include an application with a fee, transcripts, two recommendations, a resume outlining extracurricular activities and SAT or ACT scores.
Each student is looked at individually and everything from academic performance to talents and accomplishments are taken into consideration. Those applying to performing arts programs like music and theatre will also need to audition.
Financial aid may come from a variety of sources, including academic and talent scholarships awarded by the school and need-based aid awards such as grants, loans and work-study. Those applying for need-based aid will need to fill out a FAFSA to be considered.
Students who still require financial assistance after they are given their financial aid award may also apply for outside scholarships with the help of Southern Methodist's financial aid office.
SMU Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 4.5 of 5 Stars 4 Reviews
50% of students gave Southern Methodist University 5 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Robert Keith Student at This School - Grad Year 2014
SMU is the USC of the South. Small and private, but in a beautiful neighborhood.
Peter Ochs Alumnus - Grad Year 1997
An esteemed university with variety of degree options and social event options but an emphasis on exclusionary sorority/fraternity events. I would have liked more guidance as to degree/career options. As a midway degree-changer I may have been able to avoid some issues with a more concise and interactive guidance environment.
SMU Map & Location
Southern Methodist University
6425 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75275
Getting Around SMU
Walkability
Excellent walkability. You do not need a car for this area.
Transit
Minimal transit. This area doesn't have the greatest public transportation access.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Dallas, TX
SMU Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 6,915 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 1,711 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 12,519 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 11%
- African American: 6%
- Caucasian: 72%
- American Indian or Alaska native: 1%
- Asian: 7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 1%
- Unknown and Other: 3%
| Latino | 11% |
|---|---|
| African American | 6% |
| Caucasian | 72% |
| American Indian or Alaska native | 1% |
| Asian | 7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1% |
| Unknown and Other | 3% |
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