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Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TXPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 63% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Southern Methodist University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Dallas, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 63%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
7.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
63% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading670 - 740
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math670 - 750
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite30 - 34
1typical 50% range36
63%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing28% of degrees
Social Sciences14% of degrees
Engineering6% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $188,716
Earnings 5yr: $155,390
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $173,816
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Systems Analysis.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $172,353
Earnings 5yr: $133,925
Debt: N/A
Systems Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $163,769
Earnings 5yr: $137,839
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,769
Earnings 5yr: $150,080
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $153,614
Earnings 5yr: $146,572
Debt: N/A
Real Estate.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $147,770
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,761
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Manufacturing Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,296
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,799
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,852
Earnings 5yr: $131,515
Debt: $19,500
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,137
Earnings 5yr: $159,581
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,590
Earnings 5yr: $116,586
Debt: $26,000
Marketing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,730
Earnings 5yr: $140,280
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,268
Earnings 5yr: $106,124
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,773
Earnings 5yr: $89,571
Debt: $21,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,799
Earnings 5yr: $116,818
Debt: $19,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,675
Earnings 5yr: $94,535
Debt: $15,850
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,769
Earnings 5yr: $73,502
Debt: $19,730
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,701
Earnings 5yr: $96,927
Debt: $19,500
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$40,892
In-State Tuition$67,040
Out-of-State Tuition$67,040
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
13%
Pell Grants
21%
Take Loans
75%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$65,556
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$78,354
Completion Signals
84%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
91%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,311
Est. Monthly Payment
$165/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
49%
Men51%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
16%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$107,172
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