Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, SMU's acceptance rate is 52.25% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.42%. 7,542 men and 8,608 women applied to SMU and 3,764 men and 4,675 women students were accepted.
Among them, 740 men and 899 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at SMU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 16,150 | 7,542 | 8,608 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 8,439 | 3,764 | 4,675 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,639 | 740 | 899 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 52.25% | 49.91% | 54.31% | - | - |
| Yield | 19.42% | 19.66% | 19.23% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 272 students (17% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 342 students (21%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at SMU.
The median SAT score is 1,450 with 710 SAT EBRW and 740 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 740 and the 25th percentile is 680. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 770 and 25th percentile is 690 .
The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75th percentile score of 34 and 25th percentile score of 31 at SMU. The median ACT math score is 30 and the ACT English score is 34.
The SAT and ACT scores at Southern Methodist University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,285, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1370 | 1450 | 1510 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 680 | 710 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 690 | 740 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 32 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 30 | 33 |
| ACT English | 31 | 34 | 35 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,639 first-year students enrolled in SMU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.82% and part-time students is 0.18%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.15% and women students is 54.85%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at SMU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,639 | 740 | 899 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,636 | 740 | 896 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at SMU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Southern Methodist University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $60 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of Southern Methodist University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to SMU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Admission Information | https://www.smu.edu/admission |
| Online Application | https://www.smu.edu/Admission/Apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |