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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
3.7Very Good
61%
Open Admissions
83%
Graduation
About Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Dallas, Texas. With an enrollment of approximately 7,106 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 61%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 83%. Graduates earn a median salary of $78,354 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $41,778 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
61%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
83%
Enrollment
7,106
Total students
Median Earnings
$78,354
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$64,460
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,460
Per year
Average Net Price
$41,778
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
30 – 34
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
660
Median
725
75th
750
200800
ACT Composite
25th
30
Median
33
75th
34
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$64,460/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$41,778/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$167,112
10-Year Earnings
$783,540
ROI Multiple
4.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Southern Methodist University
Student Outcomes
83%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$78k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
7,106
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
