Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Southern Methodist University is a private university located in Dallas, TX, serving approximately 7,106 students. It has an acceptance rate of 61%.
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Tuition
$64,460
Acceptance
61.22%
Students
11,833
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$64,460
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,460
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,230
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,808
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.0×Graduates earn about 4.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
83%
Freshman Retention
90%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
61.22%
SAT range
1320 - 1480
ACT range
30 - 34
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
11,833
Undergrads
7,106
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
88
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
18
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.42
Property Rate / 1,000
1.41
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Dallas
Violent Rate / 100k
274
Property Rate / 100k
2,502
Location
Institution does not report this
Dallas, TX 75275
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