Southern Methodist University
63/100
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Share your outcomesAcceptance Rate
61.2%
Total Profiles
6
SAT Range
1320–1480
User Accept Rate
66.7%
Tuition
$64,460
Undergrad Enrollment
7,106
Applicants
15,092
Yield Rate
17.2%
Student:Faculty
11:1
Applicant Profiles
Includes estimated profiles based on IPEDS data. Contribute yours to improve accuracy.
Class of 2025REJECTED
- GPA
- 3.75
- SAT
- 1370
- ACT
- —
Round: EA
Class of 2025WAITLISTED
- GPA
- 3.60
- SAT
- 1390
- ACT
- —
Round: RD
Class of 2024ACCEPTED
- GPA
- 3.24
- SAT
- 1290
- ACT
- —
Round: ED
Class of 2024ACCEPTED
- GPA
- 2.78
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- 27
Round: EA
Class of 2024ACCEPTED
- GPA
- 2.95
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- 32
Round: RD
Class of 2023ACCEPTED
- GPA
- 3.69
- SAT
- 1440
- ACT
- —
Round: ED
| 2025 | REJECTED | 3.75 | 1370 | — | EA |
| 2025 | WAITLISTED | 3.60 | 1390 | — | RD |
| 2024 | ACCEPTED | 3.24 | 1290 | — | ED |
| 2024 | ACCEPTED | 2.78 | — | 27 | EA |
| 2024 | ACCEPTED | 2.95 | — | 32 | RD |
| 2023 | ACCEPTED | 3.69 | 1440 | — | ED |
Application Funnel
Applied
15,092
Admitted
9,24061.2%
Enrolled
1,59217% yield
4-year historical data from IPEDS & College Scorecard
Acceptance Rate
52.3%▼ +5pp
Application Volume
16,150 applicants▲ 16%
Southern Methodist University has become less selective over the past 3 years.
Clery Act
Campus Safety
| Category | On-Campus | Residence Hall | Non-Campus | Public Property |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arson | 3 | — | — | — |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36 | — | — | — |
| Rape | 5 | — | — | — |
Source: DOE Campus Safety and Security data, reported under the Clery Act.
EADA
Athletics
Title IX participation50% / 50%
MenWomen
Men's
Basketball16Football122Golf10Soccer33Swimming35Tennis15
Women's
Basketball13Equestrian37Golf6Rowing45Soccer31Swimming19Tennis8Track & Field59Volleyball14
Research Activity
FY 2024
$63Mtotal R&D expenditure#217 in US
Popular Majors (Bachelor's)
Finance, General280 grads
Economics, General172 grads
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management130 grads
Psychology, General130 grads
Computer Science85 grads
Biology/Biological Sciences, General77 grads
Marketing/Marketing Management, General72 grads
Accounting56 grads
Political Science and Government, General55 grads
Advertising50 grads
4yr Grad Rate
75%
6yr Grad Rate
82%
Retention Rate
90%
Median Earnings
$78,354