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Quick Stats

African American 5%
Asian American 6%
Hispanic 8%
International 6%
Native American 1%
White 74%
Unknown 1%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 53%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Florida
  • Foreign countries
  • Illinois
  • Tennessee
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 1%
18-19: 30%
20-21: 32%
22-24: 17%
25+: 20%
Female Faculty 37%
Male Faculty 63%
Faculty Diversity African American: 3%
Asian American: 9%
Hispanic: 5%
International: 2%
Native American: 0%
White: 79%
Unknown: 2%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

SMU thrives on its aesthetically-pleasing campus, excellent programs, small classes, and superb funding. The main focus of this school does not revolve around racial diversity. Minorities exist, but they are more difficult to spot than Caucasian students. Most minorities tend to join groups affiliated with their same racial background. In a sense, the school segregates these groups unintentionally. SMU has opened the door for student organizations, and attempts to make each of these groups comfortable. However, in the big picture, these organizations are, perhaps, both a plus and a minus. The best location to find minorities is on the third floor of the student center. Getting involved on campus is a great way to facilitate diversity.

Many students tend to join an organization of some sort within their freshman year, simply to find others that are similar to themselves and foster the same atmosphere they had at home. On the other hand, after a student becomes involved in that particular organization, it becomes more difficult for him or her to branch out of their comfort zone.

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Diversity at Southern Methodist University

Sparkle2

Spanish Language and Literature '13

2.3
C

Dollars and Sense

Other than Asians who obtain scholarships and also have the finances the African American Population and Hispanic Student Populations are growing however still small. Sports are helping to grow the African American and especially June Jones Football Team.

May 10, 2012

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Diversity at Southern Methodist University

StudentSMU13

Civil Engineering '13

4.6
A

Many Different Student Run Clubs

You'll be able to find a club that fits your particular affiliation. There are many student run organizations on campus.

Apr 12, 2012

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Diversity at Southern Methodist University

BabyGirlSMU

Journalism '15

1.2
D

A Long Way to Go

Not much diversity and Greek life is very divided - no racial crossover

Feb 19, 2012

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User rating for Southern Methodist University - Diversity is 3.5 out of 5 based on 26 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How diverse is the student body in the following areas?

How diverse is your personal circle of friends in the following areas?

How accepting is the campus community as a whole toward someone who falls into the minority (ethnic, sexual, or religious)?

How would you best describe your personal political beliefs?

How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?

Facts

Gay Pride

The student body in general is mildly accepting of SMU’s small gay population. The gay community is widely accepted in the Meadows School of the Arts. Acceptance has yet to be fully incorporated by the rest of the campus.

Political Activity

SMU is becoming more political every year. With new student organizations such as Amnesty International and Democracy Matters, students are breaking the “SMU bubble” by speaking out for what they believe. Most of the students are conservative in nature as well as political views and background. There are many liberals—however, conservatives outnumber them.

Economic Status

Most SMU students come from upper- and upper-middle-class economic backgrounds.

Most Common Religions

About 64 percent of Fall 2007 undergrads and 50 percent of grad students reported a religious affiliation. Nearly 23 percent of all students reporting a preference were Roman Catholic, and 21 percent were Methodist. Also represented are other Protestant affiliations, as well as religions such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

Minority Clubs on Campus

The multicultural organizations on campus are somewhat recognizable, but they do not receive the same amount of attention as Greek Life or Christian groups. There are sixteen multicultural organizations, such as the Asian Council, College Hispanic American Students, Turkish Student Association, and the Association of Black Students. Each group sponsors activities in the student center.

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Peter Goldschmidt
Hometown
Jefferson City, MO
Major
Financial Consulting

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