Southern Methodist University, founded in 1911, is a church-affiliated, comprehensive university. Students seeking a well-rounded education are attracted to SMU''s wide choice of majors. Classes are generally small, providing an opportunity for students to interact with faculty. SMU''s parklike campus and neo-Georgian buildings provide a beautiful setting, and downtown Dallas is just five miles south, with opportunities for internships, part-time jobs and career development. With around 130 organizations, leadership opportunities abound. Study-abroad programs and a campus near Taos, New Mexico give students the chance to broaden their educational experience, as do more than 400 cultural and arts events and lectures by international figures each year. Its 163-acre, suburban campus is located in Dallas.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
7,285
Undergraduates
3,556
Men - 48.8%
3,730
Women - 51.2%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
63% of 15,245 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.67
SAT Math
706 average
670-750 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
698 average
670-740 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
32 average
30-34 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$93,090
Tuition and Fees
$69,722
Room and Board
$19,794
Average Percent of Need Met
88%
Average Freshman Award
$62,094
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$37,758
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
788
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
17%
10-19
37%
20-29
16%
30-39
12%
40-49
7%
50-99
9%
Over 100
1%
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Dallas Population
1,343,266
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Dallas-Fort Worth
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
50% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Black Pony
Sororities
44% of women participate
Fraternities
38% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.3%
Asian
8.6%
Black/African-American
5.7%
Hispanic/Latino
18.4%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
4.9%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
58.4%
Unknown
3.5%
International Students
3.8% from 61 countries
First-Year Students Returning
91.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
76.2%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
88.4%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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