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Overview |
SMU | |||
| Location | Dallas, TX | |||
| Setting | Large Suburban | |||
| Enrollment | 11,842 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #71 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | smu.edu | |||
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Costs |
SMU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,212 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,212 | |||
| Room & Board | $18,230 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $45,792 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,850 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% |
Admission |
SMU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 15,092 | |||
| Admitted | 9,240 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SMU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
SMU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,000 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 |
Diversity |
SMU | |||
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| % Men | 21% | |||
| % Women | 19% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 65% | |||
| % Black | 5% | |||
| % Hispanic | 11% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | |||
| % International | 8% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 0% |
Students |
SMU | |||
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| % In-State | 41% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | |||
Campus |
SMU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/