Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Dallas, TX, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 7,277 students. The acceptance rate is 63%. 84% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $78,354. It has a United Church of Christ affiliation.
63%
Acceptance
$40,892
Net price
7,277
Enrollment
84%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
63%
Acceptance rate
1,428
SAT average
33
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$40,892
Average net price
$67,040
In-state tuition
$67,040
Out-of-state tuition
$19,064
Room & board
$800
Books & supplies
$85,606
Total cost of attendance
13%
Students receiving Pell grants
21%
Students with federal loans
$19,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$78,354
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$65,556
Median earnings (6 yrs)
84%
Graduation rate
91%
Retention rate
86%
Earn more than a HS grad
$18,509
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
7,277
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
16%
First-generation
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