Southern Methodist University
TX · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 47.6% | 1,715 | — | 1,410 |
| 2024-2025 | 63.4% | 1,716 | — | 1,420 |
| 2023-2024 | 61.2% | 1,592 | — | 1,405 |
| 2022-2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021-2022 | 53.1% | 1,572 | — | — |
Common cross-admits
- University of Texas at Austin
- Tulane University of Louisiana
- Texas Christian University
- University of Southern California
- Baylor University
- Wake Forest University
- University of Miami
Statistical look-alikes
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Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Southern Methodist University?
Southern Methodist University admits 47.6% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Southern Methodist University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Southern Methodist University is 1360–1470, with a median score of 1410. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1360; students at the 75th percentile scored 1470.
What ACT score do I need for Southern Methodist University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Southern Methodist University is 31–34, with a median of 32.
How much does Southern Methodist University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Southern Methodist University is $67,040. Room and board is approximately $19,064. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Methodist University?
Southern Methodist University's 6-year graduation rate is 84.3%. The first-year retention rate is 90.5%.
How many students attend Southern Methodist University?
Southern Methodist University enrolls 7,277 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Southern Methodist University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.