| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent | 
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,478 | 54.99% | 
| International | 455 | 16.93% | 
| Hispanic | 300 | 11.16% | 
| Black or African American | 195 | 7.25% | 
| Asian | 131 | 4.87% | 
| Multi-Ethnic | 82 | 3.05% | 
| Unknown | 41 | 1.53% | 
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.11% | 
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 | 0.11% | 
The majority of SMU graduate students are White.