Southern Methodist University (SMU)

Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a private research university founded in 1911 in University Park, Dallas, Texas. SMU enrolls approximately 12,000 students on a beautiful Georgian-style campus in one of Dallas’s most prestigious neighborhoods. The university is known for its strong programs in business, law, engineering, and the performing arts, and benefits from its location in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States.

Schools

• Cox School of Business — AACSB-accredited, top-25 nationally
• Dedman School of Law — Top-50 US law school
• Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering — CS, data, and electrical engineering
• Meadows School of the Arts — Top performing arts school in the South
• Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences — Liberal arts
• Simmons School of Education and Human Development — Education

How to Apply

• Application: Common App
• Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1280–1470
• Acceptance Rate: ~48%

Key Deadlines

• Early Decision I: November 1
• Regular Decision: January 15