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  • 4 Year
  • DALLAS, TX

Southern Methodist University

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A
    2. Value
      grade B
    3. Diversity
      grade A minus
    4. Campus
      grade A+
    5. Athletics
      grade A
    6. Party Scene
      grade A+
    7. Professors
      grade A+
    8. Location
      grade A+
    9. Dorms
      grade B+
    10. Campus Food
      grade A minus
    11. Student Life
      grade A+
    12. Safety
      grade B

    About

    6425 BOAZ ST
    DALLAS, TX 75205
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    American Athletic Conference

    From Southern Methodist University

    For more than 100 years, SMU has shaped minds, explored the frontiers of knowledge and fostered an entrepreneurial spirit in its eight degree-granting schools. Taking advantage of unbridled experiences on the University's beautiful campuses and SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - alumni, faculty and more than 12,000 graduate and undergraduate students become ethical leaders in their professions and communities who change the world.

    Southern Methodist University Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Acceptance Rate
    53%
    SAT Range
    1250-1450
    ACT Range
    29-33
    Application Fee
    $60
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $41,444 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $34,890 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    78%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    grade A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    7:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Lyle School of Engineering

    academic spotlight

    The Lyle School of Engineering prepares students for DFW's thriving business environment. Lyle is recognized with the ASEE Bronze award for diversity and inclusion, having double the national percentage of female engineer students. With an elite technical education and exceptional professional development resources, we produce world-changing engineers.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      7%
    • On Campus
      76%
    • Online
      17%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    6,616 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    211
    Undergrads Over 25
    2%
    Pell Grant
    9%
    Varsity Athletes
    7%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    98%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $60,700 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    81%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%

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