Southern Methodist University, a private university of 11,000 students, is a caring academic community in the heart of the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas. Students come from all 50 states and nearly 90 foreign countries and represent diverse economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. SMU offers an academic experience that prepares students for success in and out of the classroom. Academic advisers give students the framework and guidance needed to make and execute a successful academic plan. Internship opportunities and career advising give SMU students the edge needed in today’s competitive job market and nearly 180 student organizations allow students to be involved and make a difference. SMU offers an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, promotes physical and emotional well-being, and supports intellectual, cultural, moral and spiritual growth. SMU is a great place for the education
of your life.

STUDENT PROFILE
# of degree-seeking undergraduates 6,172
% male/female 47/53
% African American 4.7
% American Indian or Alaska Native <1
% Asian or Pacific Islander 6
% Hispanic 8
% White 74
% International 6
% Pell grant recipients 15.7
First-generation and minority alumni Jerry LeVias, ‘69, College Football Hall of Fame, President of LeVias Enterprises, Inc.; John W. Nieto, ‘59, Internationally renowned artist; Regina Taylor, ‘81, Actress, playwright, director; Richie L. Butler, ‘93, Founding senior Pastor of Union Cathedral community and Partner with CityView; Tony Garza, ‘83, Ambassador to Mexico

ACADEMICS
full-time faculty 656
full-time minority faculty 111
student-faculty ratio 12:1
average class size 25
% first-year retention rate 89
% graduation rate (6 years) 71

Popular majors Finance, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, and Business