Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$78.4k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
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?
Sticker price$82,690
Net price (after aid)$41,778
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$30,165
$30k – $48k$16,581
$48k – $75k$24,746
$75k – $110k$37,145
$110k+$57,595
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$78,354
Median debt at graduation$19,500
Est. monthly loan payment$207
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.0×Graduates earn about 4.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants12%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans22%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
83%
Freshman Retention
90%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$19.5k below avg
Strong completion rate
83% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
90% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$64.5k
Net price
$41.8k
Pell
12%
Median debt
$19.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$78.4k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
Environmental ScienceChemistryPhysicsBiology
Social Sciences
PsychologyInternational Relations
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
CybersecurityData Science
Education
Elementary EducationSpecial Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
61%
SAT range
1320 - 1480
ACT range
30 - 34
Campus & Student Life
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About Southern Methodist University
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- Where is Southern Methodist University located?
- Southern Methodist University is located in Dallas, TX, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Southern Methodist University?
- Southern Methodist University is a private university based in TX. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Southern Methodist University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Southern Methodist University is approximately 61%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Southern Methodist University?
- Southern Methodist University's published in-state tuition is approximately $64,460 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Southern Methodist University?
- Southern Methodist University reports total enrollment of approximately 11,833 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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