School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Southern Methodist University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address6425 Boaz St, Dallas, TX 75275-0221
Phone214-768-2000
WEBhttps://www.smu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://www.smu.edu/admission
Online Applicationhttps://www.smu.edu/admission/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.smu.edu/enrollment-services/student-financial-services/apply-for-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.smu.edu/enrollment-services/student-financial-services/cost-and-payment/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.smu.edu/enrollment-services/veterans
Athletichttps://www.smu.edu/LegalDisclosures/RightToKnow/Athletics
Disability Servicehttps://www.smu.edu/provost/saes/academic-support/disability-accommodations
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryResearch University with high research activity
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Southern Methodist University is 63.35% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.77%.
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Acceptance Rate63.35 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)17.77 %
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Tuition & Fees

SMU's 2025 tuition & fees is $67,040 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.00% compared to the last year's rate ($64,460).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $37,278. The graduate tuition increased by 0.58% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$67,040
Graduate Tuition & Fees$37,278
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
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Student Population

A total of 12,116 students have enrolled at SMU (2024-2025). Among them, 669 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. SMU has 7,285 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 4,831 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students12,116
Undergraduate Students7,285
Graduate Students4,831
Online Enrollment669
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

SMU offers 245 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 29 out of the 245 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by SMU
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs245 Programs
Number of online programs29 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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ROTC✔
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Weekend/Evening College✔
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