Southern Methodist University Admission
Application Fee
$60
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
61.22%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.23%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,639
SAT Scores
1,410
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 16,150 students have applied and 8,439 students have allowed to admit to Southern Methodist University (Acceptance rate: 52.25%). SMU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.42 % where 1,639 students have finally enrolled out of 8,439 admitted students.
SMU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Brigham Young University and Northeastern University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 36.30%).
SMU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 31.31%).
How to Apply to Southern Methodist University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SMU. SMU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.smu.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.smu.edu/Admission/Apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.smu.edu/Admission/FinancialAid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.smu.edu/EnrollmentServices/FinancialAid/NetPriceCalculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.smu.edu/EnrollmentServices/Registrar/VeteransAffairs |
| Athletic | https://www.smu.edu/LegalDisclosures/RightToKnow |
| Disability Service | https://www.smu.edu/Provost/ProvostOffice/SAES/AcademicSupport/SASP/Services/DASS |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SMU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Southern Methodist University is 1,410 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Southern Methodist University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,430). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | 1,410 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,430 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Southern Methodist University, 272 students submitted SAT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,410 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 680 | 710 | 740 |
| Mathematics | 690 | 740 | 770 |
| Total | 1,370 | 1,450 | 1,510 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Southern Methodist University, 342 students submitted ACT scores (21% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 31 | 32 | 34 |
| English | 31 | 34 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 28 | 30 | 33 |
SMU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Southern Methodist University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |