| Faculty Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent | 
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,226 | 58.40% | 
| Hispanic | 1,618 | 13.08% | 
| International | 1,117 | 9.03% | 
| Asian | 929 | 7.51% | 
| Black or African American | 855 | 6.91% | 
| Multi-Ethnic | 452 | 3.65% | 
| Unknown | 143 | 1.16% | 
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.07% | 
The majority of SMU students are White. Racial/Ethnic diversity at SMU below average.