Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX
52%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 8,439 |
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| Declined | 7,711 |
| Total Received | 16,150 |
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Founded in 1911, Southern Methodist University is a private, church-affiliated, comprehensive university that is known for its strong academic programs in business, engineering, and the arts. It is located on a 234-acre campus in Dallas, Texas.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 12,053 |
| Established in | 1911 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Methodist |
234-acre campus in Dallas (population: 1,345,047); branch campus in Taos, NM. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.
Southern Methodist University
6425 Boaz Lane
Dallas, TX
75205
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| Application fee | $60 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Neither |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
52%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 8,439 |
|---|---|
| Declined | 7,711 |
| Total Received | 16,150 |
Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record
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95%
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76%
$35,270
| Tuition | $64,460 |
| Housing | $11,250 |
| Food | $6,980 |
| Additional fees | $2,600 |
| Books & supplies | $800 |
| Total | $86,090 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $35,270 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $50,820 |
Need-based
| Federal | $3,841,306 |
| State | $2,968,818 |
| Institutional | $61,068,167 |
| Other external | $1,110,363 |
| Total | $68,988,654 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $71,303,365 |
| Other external | $1,998,348 |
| Total | $73,301,713 |
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P: 800 323-0672
F: 214 768-3878
ugadmission@smu.edu
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12,053
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.70 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Maximum transferred
62
Minimum transfers must complete
60
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 60 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China Mexico Saudi Arabia South Korea Viet Nam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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