| Southern Methodist University Cost of Attendance | |
|---|---|
| In-state | $56,560 |
| Out-of-state | $56,560 |
| On-Campus Room and Board | $16,750 |
| Off-Campus Room and Board | $8,500 |
| Average Annual Cost | $40,404 |
| Average Cost by Family Income | |
|---|---|
| Family Income | Average Cost |
| Under $30,000 | $26,718 |
| $30,000-$48,000 | $27,331 |
| $48,000-$75,000 | $31,813 |
| $75,000-$110,000 | $34,587 |
| Over $110,000 | $43,206 |
76%
Students paying down their debt
$21,500
Typical Total Student Debt
$222
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
| Aid Type | % Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 82% | $33,273 |
| Federal Grants | 9% | $5,376 |
| Pell grants | 9% | $4,501 |
| Other federal grants | 4% | $1,986 |
| State/local goverment grant or scholarships | 9% | $3,805 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 80% | $33,204 |
| Student loan aid | 22% | $11,950 |
| Federal student loans | 21% | $6,269 |
| Other student loans | 6% | $27,671 |
| Micro-scholarships* | Colleges Awarding | Amount |
| Attend a summer program | 154 | Up to $4,500 |
| Take a foreign language class | 192 | Up to $5,000 |
| Do an extracurricular activity | 307 | Up to $3,000 |
| Play a sport | 154 | Up to $1,500 |
| Take a challenging class | 320 | Up to $3,000 |
| Have perfect attendance for a year | 225 | Up to $2,100 |
| Do community service | 311 | Up to $500 |
*GPA and other eligibility restrictions may apply
| What is Southern Methodist University's admissions rate? | |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 47% |
| Average GPA | 3.67 |
| SAT Submissions | 39% of applicants |
| SAT Reading | 640-720 |
| SAT Math | 660-760 |
| SAT Writing | 600-690 |
| ACT Submissions | 55% of applicants |
| Composite Score | 29-33 |
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Student to Faculty Ratio
98
Forbes Ranking
72%
Four-Year Graduation Rate
81%
Six-Year Graduation Rate
| Campus Life | |
|---|---|
| Total undergraduates | 6452 |
| Living on campus | |
| Transfer Students | 4% |
| Under Age 25 | |
| Gender Balance | |
|---|---|
| Men |
50%
|
| Women |
50%
|
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Diversity Index: Chance you’ll bump into a diverse range of students
|
|
|---|---|
| White |
64.58%
|
| Unknown |
12.86%
|
| Hispanic or Latino |
11.42%
|
| Asian |
6.18%
|
| Black or African American |
4.56%
|
| American Indian or Alaska Native |
0.29%
|
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0.09%
|
First Year Student Retention
72%
Four-Year Graduation Rate
$57,300
Average Salary After Graduation
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6425 Boaz St
Dallas, TX
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Profit Status | not-for-profit |
| Category | Research Universities |
| Setting | Large Suburb |