Southern Methodist University
Faith-based college · Dallas, TX · 7,277 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
63%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1340–1490
ACT (middle 50%)
30–34
Average net price
$39,816
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$88,892
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
83%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Southern Methodist University?
Southern Methodist University accepts about 63 of every 100 applicants (63%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1340 and 1490 on the SAT. A score at or above 1490 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1340, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 30–34.
The latest federal data says Southern Methodist University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southern Methodist University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Southern Methodist University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $88,892 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $39,816 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $69,722 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$69,722
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$69,722
- Room & board$19,794
- Total cost of attendance$88,892
- Average net price after grants$39,816
Popular majors
Business, Social Sciences, Communications, Visual & Performing Arts, Psychology.
Southern Methodist University FAQ
- What is Southern Methodist University's acceptance rate?
- 63% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Southern Methodist University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1340–1490. Aim for 1490 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Southern Methodist University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 30–34.
- Is Southern Methodist University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Southern Methodist University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southern Methodist University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Southern Methodist University cost?
- About $88,892 a year before aid; $39,816 on average after grants.
- What is Southern Methodist University's FAFSA school code?
- 003613. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Southern Methodist University receives your information.
- What is Southern Methodist University's graduation rate?
- 83% of students finish within six years.
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