Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX | smu.edu
A nationally ranked private university located near the heart of Dallas, SMU is a distinguished center for global research with a liberal arts tradition.
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from across the US and the world to take advantage of the University’s small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, and international study. SMU offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs.
SMU is recognized for its support of students, faculty, and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. The University’s entrepreneurial spirit lives in people from every academic discipline who see opportunities to create something new in the world. SMU’s relationship with Dallas offers unique learning, research, and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for our students, faculty and alumni to make a global impact. SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities.
Representatives
Rick Diaz
Regional Director of Admission
(562) 439-9601
rdiaz@smu.edu
Molly Ingram
Regional Director of Admissions
mlingram@smu.edu
Based in Livermore, CA
Details
Institution Type
Private
Campus Setting
Suburban
Closest Airport (Distance)
DAL (4.6 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
7,000 / 12,000
Average Class Size
21
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
59% / 33% / 3%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
American Athletic Conference
Mid-Range ACT / SAT
32 / 1420
Mid-Range GPA
3.8
GPA Consideration
Admission: University Recalculated
Scholarships: University Recalculated
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
16,153 / 9,655 (60%)
Deposits
1,736
Applications Accepted
Common App
Coalition App
ApplyTX
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? No
Rolling Admission? No
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: Nov 1
Early Decision I: Nov 1
Early Decision II: Jan 15
Regular Decision: Jan 15
Transfer App Deadline
Fall: April 1
Spring: Nov
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Jan 15
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Fall: April 1
Spring: Nov 15
Link to Scholarship Info
https://www.smu.edu/enrollmentservices/financialaid/typesofaid/scholarships
Points of Pride
The internationally acclaimed Meadows Museum houses one of the finest collections of Spanish art outside of Spain.
SMU hosts Perunapalooza - an annual birthday celebration for our university mascot, Peruna, who is a male black Stallion Shetland Pony.
SMU has one of the world’s largest and fastest supercomputers available to undergraduate students.
