Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX · Private · Suburban campus · 7,277 students

Southern Methodist University is a private suburban college in Dallas, TX, with about 7,277 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Southern Methodist University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

63%

Admit rate

1340–1490

SAT (25–75)

30–34

ACT (25–75)

$85,606/yr

Cost of attendance

$78,354

Median earnings

84%

Graduation rate

91%

Retention

11:1

Student:faculty

95%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$30,165/yr

$30–48k$24,799/yr

$48–75k$29,289/yr

$75–110k$37,145/yr

$110k+$51,912/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Southern Methodist University.