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ACT
28/32
SAT
1270/1440
Estimated Cost
$72,408
Financial Aid
$51,812
Students
10,000 - 19,999
About Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private university in Dallas, University Park, and Highland Park, Texas. Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU operates satellite campuses in Plano, Texas, and Taos, New Mexico. SMU is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. Of the university's 11,643 students, 6,411 are undergraduates.
Southern Methodist University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#165 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Texas
#11 of 426
Best office management Colleges & Universities in America
#1 of 312
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Southern Methodist University is Business Management followed by Engineering, Social Sciences, Legal and Education.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Southern Methodist University within four or six years.
Notable Alumni
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