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Private university

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas, United States
QS ranking
651 - 700
Acceptance rate
47%
Tuition fee
USD51,958/ year

Study background

University introduction

Southern Methodist University is located in Dallas, Texas, United States. Its most popular subjects include Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics and Biology. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 11,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
94%
6%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    Mexico

  4. 4.

    Saudi Arabia

  5. 5.

    Iran

Student gender

In this university

51%
49%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

11 : 1
11 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 1.7 bn

Endowment

-

University website

https://www.smu.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

1,825

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Finance

  2. 2.

    Economics

  3. 3.

    Accounting

  4. 4.

    Mathematics

  5. 5.

    Biology

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

3

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

234acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

9

Health support

In this university

656 : 1
656 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

1,084 : 1
1,084 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Career

  • Sports

  • Arts

  • Academic / Interest

Number of national league teams

17

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

5

Football / Track fields

1

Basketball courts

4

Squash courts

6

Badminton courts

—

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

1

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

7

Number of dormitories

5

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
10,550
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
59 - 62%
Temperature
3°
21°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
60 - 64%
Temperature
14°
33°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
54 - 58%
Temperature
21°
36°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
60 - 64%
Temperature
4°
36°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Distance between airport and university

40 km

Transportation modes

Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 45 - 60

After graduation

Staff in career centre

In this university

838 : 1
838 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

2,052 : 1
2,052 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

72

Average numbers of services

3