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$67,040
per year
In-State Tuition
52%
Acceptance Rate
84%
Graduation Rate
91%
Retention Rate
Southern Methodist University is a private nonprofit four-year institution in Dallas, TX. Programs offered include Finance, Economics, Sports Management, Psychology and Computer Science.
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4 of 4 CLEP exams accepted
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Technology & Computer Science
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Healthcare & Medicine
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Liberal arts, general studies and humanities programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 24.0199 "Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other".
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Sports
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Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(4)
Football
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(2)
Swimming and Diving
Rowing
Equestrian Sports(1)
Equestrian
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
SMU reviews first-year applicants for merit awards of up to $10,000-$30,000 a year, plus full-tuition President's Scholars.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarship
Automatic$7,500 per year · Up to $7,500 per year (maximum $30,000 over eight terms)
Renewable: Cumulative SMU GPA of 3.000 or greater and full-time enrollment
For students who complete the IB Diploma Program.
President's Scholar Award
CompetitiveFull tuition and fees, plus one study abroad experience; on-campus students also receive a housing scholarship
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Cumulative SMU GPA of 3.300 or greater and full-time enrollment
Separate essay statement required.
SMU's highest academic award, for 20-25 incoming first-year students.
Hunt Leadership Scholars Program
CompetitiveAbout 75% of tuition and fees, plus one study abroad experience
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Cumulative SMU GPA of 3.000 or greater and full-time enrollment
Requires the Hunt Essay and a YouTube statement.
For students with extraordinary leadership and high academic performance.
Provost Scholarship
Competitive$30,000 per year · Up to $30,000 per year (maximum $120,000 over eight terms)
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: SMU GPA of 3.000 or greater and full-time enrollment
Automatic consideration with the SMU admission application.
Holistic review; SMU publishes no GPA or test cutoffs. All SMU merit and need-based awards combined cannot exceed tuition and fees.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$23,544
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$78,354
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP Principles of Macroeconomics Economics | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP Principles of Microeconomics Economics | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Dallas, Texas
Dallas County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
76 career paths
GI Bill Certified
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