Southern Methodist University, founded in 1911, is a church-affiliated, comprehensive university. Students seeking a well-rounded education are attracted to SMU''s wide choice of majors. Classes are generally small, providing an opportunity for students to interact with faculty. SMU''s parklike campus and neo-Georgian buildings provide a beautiful setting, and downtown Dallas is just five miles south, with opportunities for internships, part-time jobs and career development. With around 130 organizations, leadership opportunities abound. Study-abroad programs and a campus near Taos, New Mexico give students the chance to broaden their educational experience, as do more than 400 cultural and arts events and lectures by international figures each year. Its 163-acre, suburban campus is located in Dallas.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
7,056
Undergraduates
3,465
Men - 49.1%
3,564
Women - 50.5%
4,997
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
52% of 16,150 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.71
SAT Math
727 average
690-770 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
709 average
680-740 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
32 average
31-34 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$85,290
Tuition and Fees
$64,460
Room and Board
$18,230
Average Percent of Need Met
85%
Average Freshman Award
$47,782
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$35,324
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
743
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
17%
10-19
39%
20-29
15%
30-39
11%
40-49
6%
50-99
10%
Over 100
1%
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Dallas Population
1,343,266
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Dallas-Fort Worth
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
52% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Black Pony
Sororities
31% of women participate
Fraternities
25% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.3%
Asian
8.7%
Black/African-American
5.2%
Hispanic/Latino
15.2%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
4.8%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
63.2%
Unknown
2.5%
International Students
4.1% from 60 countries
First-Year Students Returning
90.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
75.3%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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