Southern Methodist University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
7,106
Men / Women
49% / 51%
White
50%
Hispanic
18%
Asian
7%
Black
6%
International
4%
Mixed
3%
Native American
1%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
47%
Engineering, Computing & Math
12%
Arts
8%
Life & Natural Sciences
6%
Education
1%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$69,722
Est. Cost of Attendance
$85,606
10-Year ROI
$161,000
ROI Percentile
61th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
91%
4-Year Graduation Rate
76%
6-Year Graduation Rate
84%
Transfer-Out Rate
10%
Weather
Comfortable Days
95 (20th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,750 (74th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
283 (90th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
22%
Yield (Unbound)
18%
Early Decision
Nov 1
Early Action
Nov 1
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Early Decision 2
Jan 15
Research
Research Level
R1
Expenditure
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $18M | #172 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $3M | #197 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $14M | #227 |
Graduate Degrees
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 337 | #61 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 30 | #136 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 15 | #472 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
25%
SAT Range
1,340
–
1,490
ACT Range
30
–
34
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox School of Business | 537 | 60% / 40% | 4% | $136,054 | |
| Accounting | 56 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | $103,433 | |
| Business Analytics | 24 — | 58% / 42% | 12% | — | |
| Finance | 280 — | 75% / 25% | 4% | $145,153 | |
| Financial Planning | |||||
| Management | 45 — | 44% / 56% | 4% | $140,313 | |
| Management and Leadership | 28 — | 64% / 36% | 4% | $140,313 | |
| Marketing | 72 — | 17% / 83% | 4% | $121,724 | |
| Real Estate Finance | 32 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences | 742 | 44% / 56% | 4% | $80,383 | |
| Mathematics | 20 +1 | 55% / 45% | 5% | $92,341 | |
| Physics | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Statistical Science | 33 +9 | 61% / 39% | 12% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 15 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | — | |
| Biological Sciences | 77 +3 | 32% / 68% | 3% | $61,151 | |
| Chemistry | 8 — | 38% / 62% | 12% | — | |
| Earth Sciences | 8 +4 | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Health and Society | 16 +8 | 6% / 94% | 0% | — | |
| Economics | 172 +8 | 72% / 28% | 5% | $99,925 | |
| Anthropology | 9 +5 | 44% / 56% | 0% | $70,269 | |
| Chinese | |||||
| Creative Writing | 8 +1 | 38% / 62% | 0% | — | |
| English | 15 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $76,087 | |
| French | 12 +1 | 17% / 83% | 8% | $75,775 | |
| French Area Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| German | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| History | 25 +1 | 56% / 44% | 0% | $81,978 | |
| Individualized Studies in the Liberal Arts | 39 +1 | 59% / 41% | 8% | $68,600 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| International Studies | 9 +5 | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| International Studies and Policy | 14 +9 | 14% / 86% | 0% | $80,270 | |
| Italian | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $75,775 | |
| Philosophy | 23 +5 | 52% / 48% | 9% | — | |
| Political Science | 55 +7 | 33% / 67% | 2% | $87,374 | |
| Psychology | 130 +10 | 19% / 81% | 3% | $66,777 | |
| Public Policy | 14 +11 | 64% / 36% | 7% | $80,270 | |
| Religious Studies | 4 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Sociology | 10 +3 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Spanish | 21 +5 | 24% / 76% | 0% | $75,775 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyle School of Engineering | 193 | 69% / 31% | 7% | $113,182 | |
| Civil Engineering | 15 — | 73% / 27% | 7% | — | |
| Computer Engineering | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Computer Science | 85 — | 69% / 31% | 6% | $120,192 | |
| Electrical Engineering | 12 — | 75% / 25% | 17% | $98,504 | |
| Engineering | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Engineering | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 50 — | 70% / 30% | 6% | $98,091 | |
| Management Science | 23 — | 70% / 30% | 9% | $127,745 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows School of the Arts | 330 | 27% / 73% | 2% | $64,471 | |
| Advertising | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $76,401 | |
| Advertising and Marketing Communications | 50 +2 | 24% / 76% | 0% | $78,498 | |
| Communication Studies | 33 +8 | 3% / 97% | 3% | $76,401 | |
| Corporate Communication and Public Affairs | 36 +5 | 17% / 83% | 3% | $78,498 | |
| Journalism | 29 +9 | 10% / 90% | 0% | $69,977 | |
| Public Relations | 32 +8 | 6% / 94% | 0% | $78,498 | |
| Art History | 6 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $64,324 | |
| Communication Design | 11 +1 | 55% / 45% | 9% | $70,005 | |
| Dance | 13 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | $50,952 | |
| Film and Media Arts | 37 +1 | 41% / 59% | 3% | $48,167 | |
| Music | 14 — | 57% / 43% | 0% | $41,181 | |
| Music Composition | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $41,181 | |
| Music Education | 8 +1 | 62% / 38% | 0% | — | |
| Music Performance | 6 +4 | 83% / 17% | 0% | $41,181 | |
| Music Therapy | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Piano Performance | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 50% | $41,181 | |
| Studio Art | 14 — | 43% / 57% | 7% | $64,324 | |
| Theatre | 31 — | 48% / 52% | 3% | $35,646 | |
| Voice Performance | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $41,181 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons School of Education and Human Development | 144 | 56% / 44% | 5% | $82,626 | |
| Sport Management | 130 — | 62% / 38% | 5% | $82,626 | |
| Educational Studies | 14 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — |
Rankings
Academics
Future Patagonia Vest Owners
Top Investment Banking Feeders
Will Network for a Superday
College Costs
We Checked Your FAFSA and Laughed
Highest Net Price
Actually Expensive
Politically Incorrect
Equal Opportunity Objectification
Most Attractive Men
Gym Selfie Central
I'm Getting Cancelled in 3, 2, 1...
Most Attractive Women
Double Takes
Someone Like Me
Richy Rich
Wealthiest Students
Amex Astronauts
Business & Economics
PowerPoint Presentation Power Rankings
Business Administration
Suit & Tie on a Tuesday Pre-Professionals
It's Basic Supply and Demand, Bro
Economics
I Actually Wanted to do Finance
Ballers, Shot Callers & Hollywood Hustlers
Sports & Entertainment Business
Currently Fetching Coffee