| Southern Methodist University Cost of Attendance | |
|---|---|
| In-state | $54,492 |
| Out-of-state | $54,492 |
| On-Campus Room and Board | $16,845 |
| Off-Campus Room and Board | $8,500 |
| Average Annual Cost | $38,562 |
| Average Cost by Family Income | |
|---|---|
| Family Income | Average Cost |
| Under $30,000 | $28,924 |
| $30,000-$48,000 | $23,256 |
| $48,000-$75,000 | $28,401 |
| $75,000-$110,000 | $31,664 |
| Over $110,000 | $44,440 |
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 | 77% | $31,071 |
| Federal Grants | 9% | $6,421 |
| Pell grants | 9% | $4,410 |
| Other federal grants | 4% | $3,329 |
| State/local goverment grant or scholarships | 8% | $3,910 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 74% | $32,591 |
| Student loan aid | 25% | $9,927 |
| Federal student loans | 24% | $6,504 |
| Other student loans | 4% | $28,235 |
| Micro-scholarships* | Colleges Awarding | Amount |
| Have work experience | 203 | Up to $12,000 |
| Do community service | 304 | Up to $500 |
| Do an extracurricular activity | 303 | Up to $3,000 |
| Visit a college campus | 305 | Up to $8,500 |
| Attend a summer program | 154 | Up to $4,500 |
| Have perfect attendance for a year | 220 | Up to $2,000 |
| Take a foreign language class | 190 | Up to $5,000 |
| Take a challenging class | 315 | Up to $3,000 |
| Play a sport | 155 | Up to $1,500 |
*GPA and other eligibility restrictions may apply
| What is Southern Methodist University's admissions rate? | |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 51% |
| Average GPA | 3.67 |
| SAT Submissions | 49% of applicants |
| SAT Reading | 630-710 |
| SAT Math | 650-750 |
| SAT Writing | 600-690 |
| ACT Submissions | 63% of applicants |
| Composite Score | 29-33 |
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Student to Faculty Ratio
98
Forbes Ranking
68%
Four-Year Graduation Rate
78%
Six-Year Graduation Rate
| Campus Life | |
|---|---|
| Total undergraduates | 6452 |
| Living on campus | |
| Transfer Students | 100% |
| 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
68%
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 |