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  • DALLAS, TX
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Southern Methodist University
#1 in Best Christian Colleges in America
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    Southern Methodist University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for SMU?

    Southern Methodist admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 53%. Students that get into Southern Methodist have an average SAT score between 1250-1450 or an average ACT score of 29-33. The regular admissions application deadline for Southern Methodist is January 15. Interested students can apply for early action and early decision. The early action deadline is November 1, and the early decision deadline is January 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    53%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    31%
    Total Applicants
    14,010
    SAT Range
    1250-1450
    SAT Reading
    630-710
    SAT Math
    620-740
    Students Submitting SAT
    40%
    ACT Range
    29-33
    ACT English
    29-35
    ACT Math
    26-31
    ACT Writing
    8-9
    Students Submitting ACT
    55%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    January 15
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $60
    Application Website
    smu.edu/admission/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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