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Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
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Southern Methodist University Data & Information

Below is an interactive overview of SMU's rankings, size, diversity, value, and more. If you're interested in learning more about a particular stat, click on it!

Ranking Badges

College ranking badges
165 Awards

Best Ranked Major

Best Ranked Major
General Psychology

Annual Net Price

$51,950

Value For Your Money

Over Market
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Average Total Student Loans

$40,648

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Type

Private Non-Profit

Avg Old SAT (math/reading)

1355

Avg New SAT

1420

Freshmen Retention

Low
Average
High

Student to Faculty Ratio

11 : 1

Full-Time Teachers

66%

On-Time Graduation Rate

71%

Average Starting Salary

$45,000

Earnings Boost

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Male To Female %

5050

Students From Texas

42%

Ethnic Diversity

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School Size

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Campus Setting

Large Suburb

GI Bill® Recipients

259

Crime

Low
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High

Distance Learners

5%

Overall Ranking

#87
out of 1,727
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State Ranking

#3
out of 80
Best Texas Colleges
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Value Ranking

#873
out of 1,483
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