Southern Methodist University: Review & Facts

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Southern Methodist University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 12,055 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1911 and is one of the 23 schools located in Dallas, Texas.

Southern Methodist University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Southern Methodist University will give you the opportunity to get a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
136
Southern Methodist University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 136 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Accounting and Finance, Law, Engineering, and Mathematics. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Southern Methodist University is very high at 90% (well above Texas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
90%
Good
The graduation rate at Southern Methodist University is very good - 82%.

Student to faculty ratio at Southern Methodist University is good -- 11:1. Read more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high, about $55,100 a year. The additional fees at Southern Methodist University (not included in tuition costs) are about $7,000, which comes to a total of $62,100 a year.

Read the details about Southern Methodist University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
52%
Doable
According to government data, 16,150 applications were submitted and 8,439 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Southern Methodist University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$11,000
High
Southern Methodist University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Southern Methodist University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Southern Methodist University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 3,500 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high: roughly $11,000 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Southern Methodist University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Southern Methodist University seems to be a very dangerous school. This college has been investigated by the government for possible crime reporting violations. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Southern Methodist University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Southern Methodist University
6425 Boaz St
Dallas, Texas
75275-0221, USA
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