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Overview

Southern Methodist University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1911, Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. SMU offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 115-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 50-59%. This makes it an averagely selective. International students are welcome to apply. SMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Southern Methodist University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Southern Methodist University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Southern Methodist University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Southern Methodist University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym SMU
Founded 1911
Motto Veritas Liberabit Vos
The Truth Shall Set You Free (John 8:32)
Colours Harvard crimson and Yale blue
Mascot Peruna
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Location

Address 6425 Boaz Street
Dallas
75275-0221 Texas
United States
Southern Methodist University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Southern Methodist University Phone Number (214) 768 2000
Southern Methodist University Fax Number (214) 768 1001
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Website

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Recognition and Accreditation

Southern Methodist University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Southern Methodist University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1921


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Southern Methodist University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Southern Methodist University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Southern Methodist University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Southern Methodist University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Southern Methodist University's academic range and degree level offering.



Southern Methodist University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Southern Methodist University's areas of study and degree levels currently offered.

Programs and Courses

Southern Methodist University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Southern Methodist University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Southern Methodist University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Southern Methodist University.



Southern Methodist University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro)
International
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Southern Methodist University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Southern Methodist University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Southern Methodist University Admission Info


Southern Methodist University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Southern Methodist University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Southern Methodist University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Southern Methodist University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Southern Methodist University's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Southern Methodist University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Southern Methodist University's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 750181
Dallas 75275-0181
(214) 768 3417
800 323 0672

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Southern Methodist University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Southern Methodist University Size and Profile


Southern Methodist University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Southern Methodist University has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Southern Methodist University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Southern Methodist University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Southern Methodist University's Control Type Control Type

Southern Methodist University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Southern Methodist University's Entity Type Entity Type

Southern Methodist University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Southern Methodist University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Southern Methodist University's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Southern Methodist University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Southern Methodist University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Southern Methodist University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Southern Methodist University is Christian-Methodist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Methodist. United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org



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Facilities and Services

Southern Methodist University Facilities


Southern Methodist University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Southern Methodist University's Library
Southern Methodist University's library has 6 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,548,747 physical volumes, 2,546,632 physical media, 109,340 digital/electronic media and 676 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 120 full-time employees, including 66 librarians. Southern Methodist University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Southern Methodist University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Southern Methodist University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,403 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Southern Methodist University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Southern Methodist University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Southern Methodist University Services


Southern Methodist University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Southern Methodist University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Southern Methodist University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Southern Methodist University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Southern Methodist University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Southern Methodist University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Southern Methodist University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Southern Methodist University
  • Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development
  • Cox School of Business
  • Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences
  • Dedman School of Law
  • Lyle School of Engineering
  • Meadows School of the Arts
  • Perkins School of Theology

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Memberships and Affiliations

Southern Methodist University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Southern Methodist University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Social Media

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X X (Twitter)

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern Methodist University public or private?

Southern Methodist University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Southern Methodist University profit or non-profit?

Southern Methodist University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Southern Methodist University in terms of enrollment?

Southern Methodist University has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Southern Methodist University in terms of academic staff?

Southern Methodist University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is Southern Methodist University a coeducational institution?

Southern Methodist University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Southern Methodist University use?

Southern Methodist University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Southern Methodist University affiliated with?

Christian-Methodist. United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org

Does Southern Methodist University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Southern Methodist University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Southern Methodist University's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Southern Methodist University SMU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). International students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Southern Methodist University SMU located?

Southern Methodist University is located in Dallas, Texas, United States. Address: 6425 Boaz Street.

Is Southern Methodist University SMU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Southern Methodist University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (since 1921).

Does Southern Methodist University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Southern Methodist University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Southern Methodist University have a university library?

Yes Southern Methodist University's library has 6 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,548,747 physical volumes, 2,546,632 physical media, 109,340 digital/electronic media and 676 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 120 full-time employees, including 66 librarians. Southern Methodist University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Southern Methodist University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Southern Methodist University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,403 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Southern Methodist University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Southern Methodist University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Southern Methodist University offer career services?

Yes

Does Southern Methodist University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Southern Methodist University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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