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Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Suburban campus
Financial aid available
#1001
QS World Ranking
QS World University Rankings
#877
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
63%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
7,277
Students
Verified May 2026

About SMU

Explore this institution’s programs and opportunities below.

Location

Dallas, TX, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
63.3%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$67,040/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
7,277
Campus Setting
Suburban
Student/faculty ratio
11:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1428
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
670 - 740
SAT Math (25th-75th)
670 - 750
ACT (midpoint)
33
ACT (25th-75th)
30 - 34

Outcomes

Freshman retention
91%
Graduation rate (6yr)
84%
Median earnings (10yr)
$78,354

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Religious affiliation
Evangelical
Endowment
$2164M
Avg net price (after aid)
$40,892/yr

Rankings

US News
#877
QS World
#1001

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