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Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, TX. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 63% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $40,892 per year. About 84% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $78,354 ten years after enrolling.
GPA range3.59–4
SAT (middle 50%)1340–1490
ACT (middle 50%)30–34
Test policyTest optional
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
84%
graduation rate
91%
freshman retention
$65,556
median earnings, 6yr
$78,354
median earnings, 10yr
What Southern Methodist values
Very important
Important
Also considered
From Southern Methodist’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.
What Southern Methodist requires
Required
Considered
From federal IPEDS data — what Southern Methodist requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).
- What is Southern Methodist University's acceptance rate?
- Southern Methodist University admits about 63% of applicants.
- How much does Southern Methodist University cost?
- At Southern Methodist University, the average net price after aid is about $40,892 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $85,606 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
- What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Southern Methodist University?
- The middle 50% of admitted students score 1340–1490 on the SAT and 30–34 on the ACT.
- What are Southern Methodist University's application deadlines?
- Southern Methodist University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
- What does Southern Methodist University value most in applicants?
- In its most recent Common Data Set, Southern Methodist University rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Application essays, and Recommendations as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank, Test scores, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, and Character / personal qualities. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.
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