Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX
52%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 8,439 |
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| Declined | 7,711 |
| Total Received | 16,150 |
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Founded in 1911, Southern Methodist University is a private, church-affiliated, comprehensive university that is known for its strong academic programs in business, engineering, and the arts. It is located on a 234-acre campus in Dallas, Texas.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 12,053 |
| Established in | 1911 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Methodist |
234-acre campus in Dallas (population: 1,345,047); branch campus in Taos, NM. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.
Southern Methodist University
6425 Boaz Lane
Dallas, TX
75205
What does a typical dorm room at SMU look like? McElvaney Commons
For most students their freshman year, they're required to live in a dorm. I'm excited to show you what a typical dorm looks like, because I do live in one! I do apologize for the messiness in my room, as I have been in a bunch of commitments and I have tended to. I live in a double with a roommate, and we're really close friends now. In addition, we have a community-style bathroom.Hanging out and studying with friends at the Taubman Atrium
I'd thought I introduce some of my friends that I've made here at SMU! Caitlyn, a senior, is a music therapy major (like me!) who will be graduating in May of this year. Jeremiah is a junior studying voice performance, who actually transfererd to SMU from Lousiana State University (where his hometown his located). This video is just to show you how knit-bond our school environment can be, especially here at Meadows School of the Arts.Austin shows you around the Dedman Center gym
Hey y'all! Currently, I'm showing you around the gym/rec center that we have on our campus. The rec center hosts a bunch of classes that you can go to for FREE, which means you can attend them at anytime during your day when you don't have classes! In addition, there are Personal Responsibility and Wellness classes that take place in the rec center as well. During the weekday, the gym is open from 6am to midnight, although hours during the weekend can tend to vary.Isabel shows you around a campus landmark: the Flagpole!
The Flagpole is an iconic destination on SMU's campus. It serves as a handy meeting spot, a place to buy lunch, and a location where vendors come and give students lots of free items. Isabel's personal favorite at the Flagpole is the Ruthie's Grilled Cheese truck, which is (to her) the best grilled cheese in the world.
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| Application fee | $60 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Neither |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Optional |
52%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 8,439 |
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| Declined | 7,711 |
| Total Received | 16,150 |
Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record
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76%
$35,270
| Tuition | $64,460 |
| Housing | $11,250 |
| Food | $6,980 |
| Additional fees | $2,600 |
| Books & supplies | $800 |
| Total | $86,090 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $35,270 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $50,820 |
Need-based
| Federal | $3,841,306 |
| State | $2,968,818 |
| Institutional | $61,068,167 |
| Other external | $1,110,363 |
| Total | $68,988,654 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $71,303,365 |
| Other external | $1,998,348 |
| Total | $73,301,713 |
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baseball, cheerleading, cricket, cycling, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, rugby, running, sailing, soccer, tennis, triathlon, wakeboarding, water polo, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
cheerleading, cycling, golf, lacrosse, martial arts, running, soccer, tennis, triathlon, wakeboarding, water polo, volleyball
basketball, billiards, bowling, dodgeball, flag football, golf, racquetball, rock climbing, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/outdoor), Wiffle ball
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.70 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Maximum transferred
62
Minimum transfers must complete
60
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 60 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China Mexico Saudi Arabia South Korea Viet Nam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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