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Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University Graduate Degrees Programs

Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dallas, TX. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Southern Methodist University Rankings

SMU appears in the following rankings for graduate degrees programs at the masters level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #4 of 484 Region — Southwest
Overall Quality #4 of 309 State — Texas
Overall Quality #39 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is Southern Methodist University?

Location of Southern Methodist University

Contact details for SMU can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 6425 Boaz St, Dallas, TX 75275-0221
Phone: 2147682000
Website: www.smu.edu/
Admissions: www.smu.edu/admission
Financial Aid: www.smu.edu/Admission/FinancialAid

How Do I Get Into SMU?

You can apply to SMU online at: https://www.smu.edu/Admission/Apply

SMU is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

How Hard Is It To Get Into SMU?

SMU admits 63%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

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Can I Afford Southern Methodist University?

Tuition & Fees

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Southern Methodist University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,803 students enrolled at SMU. SMU is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Southern Methodist University Graduate Student Diversity

4,727 of SMU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at SMU, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at SMU

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southern Methodist University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at SMU
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 368
Black or African American 519
Hispanic 661
White 2,122
American Indian/Alaska Native 9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 4
Two or More Races 160
Non-Resident 817

Online Learning at Southern Methodist University

SMU offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 511 students took at least one online class and 669 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the graduate level.

Academic Programs at Southern Methodist University

SMU offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

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