Southern Methodist University is a private research university in University Park, Dallas County, 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".
Source: WikipediaWhat does this school look for?
Annual Applications
14,010
Acceptance
53%
Graduation Rate
81%
Median SAT Score
1390
Median ACT Score
31
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$51,958
Fees (in-state)
$6,582
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $26,718 |
| 30K - 48K | $27,331 |
| 48K - 75K | $31,813 |
| 75K - 110K | $34,587 |
| 110K+ | $43,206 |
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$77,900
Employed
90%
What's it like to attend this school?
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
10K
Under-Grads
7K
Graduates
3K
Where will you be attending?
Location
6425 Boaz St, Dallas TX 75275-0221
On Campus Crime Rates
Property Crime
13 per 100K
Violent Crime
1 per 100K
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Who are Southern Methodist University's Most influential alumni?
Southern Methodist University 's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Business, and Law
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