Dallas, TX
48%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 6,482 |
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| Declined | + 6,768 |
| Total Received | 13,250 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, TX |
| SAT | 6660 |
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| ACT | 4171 |
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Southern Methodist University, founded in 1911, is a private, church-affiliated, comprehensive university. Its 234-acre campus is located in Dallas, Texas.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 11,739 |
| Established in | 1911 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Methodist |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABA (American Bar Association) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • APA (American Psychological Association) • ATS (Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada) • CSAB (Computing Sciences Accreditation Board) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) • TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council) |
234-acre campus in Dallas (population: 1,317,929); branch campuses in Plano and in Taos, NM. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.
Southern Methodist University
6425 Boaz Lane
Dallas, TX 75205
| Application fee | $60 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application 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 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
48%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 6,482 |
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| Declined | + 6,768 |
| Total Received | 13,250 |
Essay
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Alumni/ae relationship
Minority affiliation
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Elena D. Hicks
Dean of Undergraduate Admission
P: 800 323-0672
F: 214 768-0103
ugadmission@smu.edu
| Tuition | $46,594 |
| Room & board | $16,910 |
| Additional fees | $5,904 |
| Books & supplies | $876 |
| Total | $70,284 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $41,761 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $28,523 |
85%
$41,761
Need-based
| Federal | $3,969,846 |
| State | $3,069,837 |
| Institutional | $56,200,553 |
| Other external | $1,326,654 |
| Total | $64,566,890 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $47,067,452 |
| Other external | $2,094,723 |
| Total | $49,162,175 |
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.70 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended of All |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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95%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 70 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China Mexico Saudi Arabia South Korea Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Jeremy Brown
Director of International Admission
214 768-4868
jeremyb@smu.edu
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