Southern Methodist University
6425 Boaz StDallas, TX 75275
(214) 768-2000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 12684
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.smu.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $45,940.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $63,985.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $63,985.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 600 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 710 |
| SAT Writing | 600 | 695 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 31 |
| ACT English | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 32 |
| ACT Writing | 8 | 9 |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 76% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 13% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,622.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 14% |
| Average state aid | $4,049.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 73% |
| Average institutional aid | $22,596.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 32% |
| Average student loan | $7,948.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Advertising
- African-american/Black Studies
- American/US law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Applied Economics
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Chemistry
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computational Mathematics
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management
- Conducting
- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Design and Applied Arts
- Divinity/Ministry
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics
- Education
- Education/Teaching of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Facilities Planning and Management
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance
- Financial Planning and Services
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Fine/Studio Arts
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geology/Earth Science
- Geophysics and Seismology
- German Language and Literature
- Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-american/Chicano Studies
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Insurance
- International Policy Analysis
- International/Global Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
- Italian Studies
- Journalism
- Keyboard Instruments
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Performance
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Operations Research
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers
- Psychology
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Real Estate
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics
- Sustainability Studies
- Systems Engineering
- Tax law/Taxation
- Taxation
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Voice and Opera
- Women's Studies
- Advertising
Southern Methodist University Scholarships
Mustang Band
Scholarship for undergraduates enrolling or attending Southern Methodist University interested in participating in the Mustang Band. Selection based on playing ability, need, desire to participate and instrument requisites. Award amounts and number of awards varies. Contact the Director of SMU Mustang Band for more information and/or application. more...
SMU Women's Club & Staff Association Awards
Scholarship for continuing Southern Methodist University undergraduates. Awards based on high academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Applicant must have filed a financial aid application. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Community College Scholarships
Scholarship for transfer students from any community college enrolling at Southern Methodist University. Applicant must have at least 50 transferable credit hours with a 3.50 transferable GPA. Award amount is $1,500 per semester up to five semesters. Due date for fall entry-April 1st; spring-November 1. Number of awards varies. Renewable; maintain full-time enrollment and 3.0 GPA. more...
Methodist Junior College Transfer Scholarships
Scholarship for transfer students who are active members of the United Methodist Church (for at least one year) enrolling at Southern Methodist University. Applicant must have at least 50 transferable semester hours. Award is up to $1,000 per semester up to five semesters. Due date for fall entry-April 1; spring-November 1. Number of awards may vary. Renewable; maintain full-time enrollment and satisfactory progress. more...
Community College Honors Scholarships
Scholarship for transfer students from any community college enrolling at Southern Methodist University, enrolling in Honors courses. Applicants must have at least 50 transferable credit hours with a 3.50 transferable GPA. Award amount is half-tuition up to five semesters. Due date for fall entry-April 1; spring-November 1. Number of awards varies. Renewable; maintain full-time enrollment and 3.0 GPA. more...
Texas Scholarships
Dennis & Kandace Eakin Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolling/enrolled in Central Texas College (any campus) who are majoring in Nursing. Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and financial need. In addition to application student must submit academic transcript and a 300 word essay outlining goals, academic achievement, and community service. Award is non-renewable. Applicants need only to fill out one scholarship application form for any or all of the awards the Foundation offers. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information and/or application. more...
Jennifer Cooke-Beverly Borron Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Angelo State University. Students must be varsity volleyball team members. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Helping Restore Ability Scholarship in Marketing
Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students attending the University of North Texas full-time, majoring in Marketing. Selection based on academic excellence, merit, professionalism and financial need. Submit one-page essay with career goals and 2 academic plus 2 non-academic letters of reference with application packet. Due date, exact number of awards and award amount varies. more...
PointBank Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of North Texas full-time. Applicants must have academic achievement with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Submit FAFSA application (available January 2nd) for financial eligibility. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Ginie Sayles Scholarship for Single Parents
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Angelo State University. Students must have financial need and be single parents with a minimum of one child in day care. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Edwin L. Cox School of Business
Scholarship for juniors or seniors at Southern Methodist University enrolled in the Edwin L. Cox School of Business majoring in Business. Various awards based on academic excellence, outstanding leadership, and community service; some may have very specific donor stipulations. Applicant must file financial aid application in the spring semester for most awards. Award amount and number of awards varies. more...
Edwin & Welda C. Dorsey Academic Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time juniors or seniors attending Tarleton University majoring in Chemistry. Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assitance and be a U.S. citizen. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Faculty-Staff Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of North Texas full-time. Applicants must have academic achievement with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Submit FAFSA application (available January 2nd) for financial eligibility. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
SMU Mothers' Club & SMU Dad's Club Awards
Scholarship for undergraduates attending Southern Methodist University. Awards based on high academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. Applicant must have filed a financial aid application. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Alumni Scholarship-Engineering
Annual award for undergraduate sophomore or higher student attending Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, majoring in Engineering Technology. Renewable. more...