Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit · 4-year
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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.
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Southern Methodist University reported a 61.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Southern Methodist University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Dallas, TX, with an SAT reference of 1420 and an ACT reference of 32. The historical average net price is $40,892 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.
61.2%
15,092 applicants
1420
Combined score
32
Composite score
$40,892
After financial aid
Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.
| Test | 25th percentile | Reference midpoint | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT (total, 400–1600) | 1320 | 1420 | 1490 |
| ACT (composite, 1–36) | 30 | 32 | 34 |
83.8%
Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort
90.5%
N/A
7,277
Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Southern Methodist University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $23,544 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $20,038 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $24,152 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $33,477 |
| $110,000+ | $58,213 |
| Major | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business, Management & Marketing | 537 |
| Social Sciences | 246 |
| Communication & Journalism | 181 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 138 |
| Parks, Recreation & Fitness | 130 |
| Psychology | 130 |
| Engineering | 108 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 92 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | 85 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 53 |
Official website: https://www.smu.edu/
Admissions: https://www.smu.edu/admission
Southern Methodist University reported a 61% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 15,092. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.
The historical 61% acceptance rate suggests Southern Methodist University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.
The imported historical records for Southern Methodist University include an SAT reference value of 1420 and an ACT reference value of 32. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.
The stored historical average net price at Southern Methodist University is $40,892 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 74%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $36,850 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.
The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Southern Methodist University is 84%. its stored first-year retention rate is 91%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.
Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.
Southern Methodist University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Southern Methodist University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.
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