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Southern Methodist at a Glance

Dallas Hall

Location:
Dallas, TX
Setting:
Suburban
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$35,160
Out-of-State Tuition:
$35,160
Room & Board:
$12,655
Full-Time Undergrads:
5,921
Part-Time Undergrads:
307
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.smu.edu
Admissions Website:
www.smu.edu/admission/home.asp
Financial Aid Website:
www.smu.edu/admission/financial.asp
Application Deadline:
March 15
Acceptance Rate:
54 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1700–2010
Average ACT Scores:
25–30

Best Things

  • Small classes and teachers that know your name
  • Tailgating
  • Brown Bag in Meadows
  • Study abroad program
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

Most Popular Majors

  • Business
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Engineering
  • More majors . . .
Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $30K-40K, Student Body: 5000-10000, Texas, Suburban, Bachelor's (4-year), Master's, Doctoral, Certificate

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

While some SMU students will gladly tell you that this school was their first choice, there are plenty of others that will admit that they’re not sure how they got here. For several, SMU was a last-minute decision that turned into a remarkable one. SMU offers individual schools and majors that are praised nationwide. Students are able to test several interests before choosing a particular major. While there are many other things to brag about, like the study abroad programs, the social scene is a key aspect of SMU. This school offers introverts an environment where they can become extroverts in a small community that fosters socializing. Among the community, students get the hookups for internships and jobs by networking with friends and alumni.

An exuberant school spirit in terms of athletics might be missing, but SMU pride in the sense of academic excellence and social atmosphere is highly evident. Students get irritated with parking and other little issues, but in the long run, most of them are satisfied with their level of education and their experience. The majority of students will tell you it has been the best four years of their lives and that they are glad to have stumbled upon such a rare treasure.

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Majors at Southern Methodist University

JLF5492

Business '14

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GREAT SELECTION

At SMU the selection of majors are fantastic, there are so many to choose from ranging from Anthropology to Zoology you name it they have it! The internship department is probably one of the best in the nation! I got an internship at Goldman & Sachs thanks to the great business school here! Just study hard and focus on school and the opportunities here are endless!

May 27, 2012

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Guys & Girls at Southern Methodist University

JLF5492

Business '14

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THE BEST IN THE USA

The guys and girls at SMU are all great, the girls here are the best you will find anywhere, there rich, blonde, sexy, and wear designer clothes. The guys here are amazing here according to girls at this school!

May 27, 2012

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Campus Housing at Southern Methodist University

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Business '14

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Fantastic

The campus housing at SMU is great, there are so many dorms you can choose from and there building new ones which are supposed to be the best dorms in TEXAS, STATE OF THE ART AND LEED CERTIFIED! GREAT HOUSING compared to other schools.

May 27, 2012

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User rating for Southern Methodist University is 4.6 out of 5 based on 532 user reviews.

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