Southern Methodist University

#361 / #119
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1324
Most Desirable School
Private university in Dallas, Texas, United States

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About Southern Methodist University

According to Wikipedia, Southern Methodist University is a private research university in University Park, Texas, with a satellite campus in Taos County, New Mexico. SMU was founded on April 17, 1911, by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South—now part of the United Methodist Church—in partnership with Dallas civic leaders. However, it is nonsectarian in its teaching and enrolls students of all religious affiliations. It is classified among "R-2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity".

Southern Methodist University's Online Degrees

MBA in Business Administration
  • Required Credits: 52
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Cybersecurity
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Data Science
  • Required Credits: 33.5
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Southern Methodist University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
15,68553%82%135031

How Much Does Southern Methodist University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$60,236
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$27,427
30K - 48K$24,226
48K - 75K$29,892
75K - 110K$33,820
110K+$47,781

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Southern Methodist University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Southern Methodist University, then you can expect to earn an average of $77,900 per year. You also have a 90% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Southern Methodist University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
10,7837,1173,666

Where is Southern Methodist University?

Southern Methodist University is located at 6425 Boaz St, Dallas TX 75275-0221

How Safe is Southern Methodist University?

Southern Methodist University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Southern Methodist University Known For?

Southern Methodist University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Southern Methodist University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Southern Methodist University's Most Influential Alumni?

Southern Methodist University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Law, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Southern Methodist University's most famous alumni:

Harriet Miers
Harriet Miers
An American lawyer and Supreme Court nominee.
Tom Beauchamp
An American philosopher.
James Cronin
James Cronin
An American physicist.
Clyde Snow
An American anthropologist .
E. P. Sanders
An American biblical scholar.
Karen Hughes
An American diplomat.
James Hendler
James Hendler
An Artificial intelligence researcher.
Hope Hicks
Hope Hicks
A White House Communications Director for U.S. President Donald Trump.
Walter Wink
Walter Wink
An American biblical scholar.
Matt Zoller Seitz
An American writer and critic.
Catherine Crier
An American judge.
Thomas C. Oden
Thomas C. Oden
An American theologian.

Who Are Southern Methodist University's Most Influential Faculty?

Southern Methodist University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Religious Studies, Law, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Southern Methodist University's most famous alumni:

Bryan A. Garner
Bryan A. Garner
An American lawyer, lexicographer, and teacher.
Ravi Batra
An Indian-American economist, author, and professor.
Lewis Binford
An American archaeologist .
Thomas Moore
An American psychotherapist.
Andrew P. Sage
An American engineer.
Charles Curran
Charles Curran
An American priest and theologian.
James W. Pennebaker
James W. Pennebaker
A U.S. psychology professor and language analyst.
Alastair Norcross
An American philosopher.
Lee Anna Clark
An American psychologist.
Stephen F. Williams
An American judge .
Robert R. Korfhage
An American computer scientist.
William J. Abraham
A Pastor, theologian, philosopher.

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