Campus Background
Where is the campus located?
Dallas, Texas
How many total students attend SMU?
11833 students.
How long are the essay questions?
250 words.
How many scholarships are available?
17
What does SMU stand for?
Southern Methodist University
What are the colors?
Red & Blue
About how far is the Campus?
3hr & 53 minutes or about 4 hours.
How much is the Application fee?
$60.
What % of students have scholarships?
80%.
85.
What year was it established?
April 17, 1911
What % of students are out of state?
59%.
What SAT guarantees admission?
1500.
Does the University provide its own scholarships?
Yes, it provides the United Methodist Scholarship and the SMU Distinguished Scholarship.
What are popular off-campus locations?
Mockingbird Station, Dallas Arts District, Dallas Arboretum, or Botanical Gardens.
What is the mascot?
The mascot is Peruna IX, a miniature Shetland pony.
What is the faculty to student ratio?
12 students for one faculty.
What is the average GPA?
3.71.
What is the cost for a semester?
$28,606.
How many undergraduate majors are offered?
Over 100.
What is the school motto?
"Veritas Liberabit Vos" or “the truth shall set you free"
What is the biggest ethnic group?
White by 61%.
What is the acceptance rate?
52%
How much does it cost for a single room dorm?
$7,145.
How many sports does SMU offer?
15