Campus & Student Life at Southern Methodist University

Explore the campus experience at Southern Methodist University. From campus diversity and athletics to veteran support, this overview summarizes the key parts of the SMU student experience — with links to the full reports below.

Full-time vs. Part-time Students at Southern Methodist University

Enrollment at SMU breaks down into full-time and part-time students as follows:

Full-time	Part-time	Total
9,802	3,098	12,900

Campus Diversity at Southern Methodist University

How diverse is SMU? The student body’s racial, gender, and geographic diversity is covered in the dedicated diversity report.

See the full SMU Diversity Report ›

Athletics at Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University competes in the NCAA as part of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

SMU fields 463 student athletes — 231 men and 232 women across 13 varsity sports.

See the full SMU Sports Report ›

Athletics Financing

	Amount
Total Revenue (all teams)	$150,225,313
Total Expenses (all teams)	$150,225,313
Net	$0

Military & Veterans at Southern Methodist University

Thinking about SMU as a service member or veteran? Here’s how SMU supports military-connected students:

Awards credit for military training
Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program
Has a dedicated point of contact for veterans
Has a recognized student veteran organization
Offers ROTC (Army, Air Force)
219 students received GI Bill benefits
Veterans make up PS of the student body

Learn more at the SMU veterans services page.

See the full SMU Veterans Report ›

Disability Services at Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University maintains a disability services office for students who need accommodations.

Visit the SMU disability services page.

Religious Affiliation

Southern Methodist University is religiously affiliated — Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.

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References

More about our data sources and methodologies.