Southern Methodist University (SMU)

(Dallas, TX)

SMU, founded in 1911, is a church-affiliated, comprehensive university. Its 163-acre, suburban campus is located in Dallas.

Admissions

53%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.57
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1700–2000 SAT Total
  • 560–660 SAT Reading
  • 580–680 SAT Math
  • 560–660 SAT Writing
  • 25–30 ACT Composite
  • 25–32 ACT English
  • 25–30 ACT Math
  • 8–9 ACT Writing
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$49,920
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $35,160
  • $35,160
  • $13,960
  • $800

Will I Like It

6,785
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • Suburban
  • Methodist
  • 53% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Ecommerce, Economics, Entrepreneurship

Education

Teaching

Engineering

Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Journalism & Communication

Journalism

Music

Conducting, General Music & Theory, Keyboard Instruments, Voice & Opera

Performing Arts

Dance, Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Ministry, Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Archeology, Area & Cultural Studies, Family & Consumer Sciences, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Art Direction

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Choir, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Culture, Dancing, Catholic Ministry, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Entrepreneurship Club, Medicine, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Yearbook, Improv Group, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, School Newspaper, School Yearbook, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

6425 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75275-0221
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