School Overview

Southern Methodist University has a United Methodist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Dallas, TX). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

6425 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75275-0221
Main Phone: (214) 768-2000
Web Site: www.smu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 9,180 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 616 male students and 764 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 44.6% of the student body, while females made up 55.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (6)%, Hispanic (7)%, Asian (6)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 540. One quarter of students scored at least 630.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 550 or higher. One fourth of students scored 650 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, 2-4 years
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• Doctor's Degree
• First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies
• Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Statistics And Quantitative Research
• Finance
• Human Resource
• Information Technology
• Marketing

• Advertising
• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Radio And Television Broadcasting

• Computer Science
• Other Computer Science

• Bilingual Education
• Educational Materials And Instructional Media
• Special Education
• Vocational Teaching

• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• General Engineering
• Industrial And Engineering Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Systems Engineering

• Creative Writing
• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Rehabilitation Training

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Social Sciences
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Law And Legal

• Biochemistry
• Biology

• Eastern European Language And Literature
• Germanic Language And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics
• Statistics

• Dance
• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music
• Photography And Film

• Philosophy
• Religion

• Chemistry
• Geology
• Physics

• Clinical Psychology
• Community Psychology
• General Psychology

• Public Policy

• Religious Education
• Religious Music
• Theological And Ministerial Studies

School Accreditation

Southern Methodist University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Southern Methodist University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Southern Methodist University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Western Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.