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Southern Methodist University

Tuition
64,460
Students
13,332
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

13,332

Graduation Rate

83%

Religious Affiliation

United Methodist

Admissions

Acceptance Rate61.22%

Apply

15,092

Accepted

9,240

Attend

1,592

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$60

Graduate

$75

Test Scores

Sat Range

1320 - 1480

Act Range

30 - 34

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$64,460

Out-of-State

$64,460

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,368

State/Local Grants

$3,908

Institutional/Scholarships

$35,291

Graduate

In-State

$37,062

Out-of-State

$37,062

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$39,811

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$18,230

Books & Supplies

$800

Personal Expenses

$2,600

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

196

Average Assistance

$27,338

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

10

Average Assistance

$1,575

Academics

Graduation Rate83%

Student Faculty Ratio11:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Finance, General
  • Economics, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Management Science
  • Data Science, General
  • Education, Other
  • Accounting
  • Financial Mathematics

Student Body

Students Enrolled13,332

Undergraduate

7,529

Graduate

5,803

Full-Time

80

Part-Time

20

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Golf

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Rowing
  • Equestrian
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Soccer

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes