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SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY (SMU)

  • 6425 Boaz St
  • Dallas, TX 75275
  • OPEID College Code: 00361300
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  • General Phone: (214) 768-2000
  • President: R Gerald Turner
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 10,891
  • College Alias: SMU
  • College Mascot: Mustangs
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  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
    Religious Affiliation
  • United Methodist
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Doctoral/Research Universities
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4,8113,6318,442
Number Granted Admission (%)2,565 (53%)1,906 (52%)4,471 (53%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)627 (24%)702 (37%)1,329 (30%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam97673%
ACT ® Exam70853%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading560660
SAT ® Math580680
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2530
ACT ® English2532
ACT ® Math2530
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving27%9%12%74%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,661$5,612$3,629$17,584
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)3.0%3.0%2.1%
Number in Default434546
Number in Repayment1,4261,4902,185
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$35,160$33,170$30,880
In-State Tuition and Fees$35,160$33,170$30,880
Out of State Tuition and Fees$35,160$33,170$30,880
Books and Supplies$800$800$800
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$12,360$11,805$10,995
Other Expenses$1,600$1,600$1,600
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$49,920$47,375$44,275
In-State$49,920$47,375$44,275
Out of State$49,920$47,375$44,275
Off Campus
In-District$35,960$33,970$31,680
In-State$35,960$33,970$31,680
Out of State$35,960$33,970$31,680
Off Campus with Family
In-District$35,960$33,970$31,680
In-State$35,960$33,970$31,680
Out of State$35,960$33,970$31,680
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry-8--
Biology-3942
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-7361-
Business Administration-34127-
Finance-209152-
Financial Planning and Services-221-
Labor and Industrial Relations----
Management Information Systems--11-
Management Science-11--
Marketing-7942-
Real Estate-11--
Entrepreneurial Studies--41-
 
Communication Technology
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects43-39-
 
Communications and Journalism
Advertising-77--
Journalism-51--
Public Relations-92--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science-5133
Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other-19-
 
Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education--17-
Education, Other--68-
Education, Teaching Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities20---
Music Teacher Education-410-
 
Engineering
Civil Engineering-83-
Computer Engineering-3331
Computer Software Engineering--32-
Electrical Engineering-12163
Engineering-3251
Engineering Science--1-
Engineering, Other--11-
Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering-28-
Manufacturing Engineering--7-
Mechanical Engineering-2892
Operations Research--162
Systems Engineering--67-
 
Engineering Technology
Engineering and Industrial Management--433
Telecommunications Technology--59-
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing-18--
English Language and Literature-511-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies----
Italian Studies-2--
Latin American Studies-6--
Womens Studies1---
Chicano Studies----
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Facilities Planning and Management--7-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature-17--
German Language and Literature-4--
Italian Language and Literature-1--
Spanish Language and Literature-33--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Mental Health Counseling--15-
Music Therapy----
 
History
History-3223
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Global Studies-28--
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other----
Medieval and Renaissance Studies--1-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution7-46-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Law---306
Programs for Foreign Lawyers--66-
Tax Law, Taxation--12-
United States Law, Legal Studies, Jurisprudence--61
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-2--
Liberal Arts--42-
Liberal Arts, Other-37--
Humanistic Studies-1--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Computational Mathematics--62
Mathematics-43--
Statistics-285
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science--1-
Environmental Studies----
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy-12--
Religious Studies-1012
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-101-
Geology and Earth Science-243
Geophysics and Seismology-2-1
Physics--12
 
Psychology
Clinical Psychology----
Psychology-931-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Policy-14--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-23128
Applied Economics--6-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics-2--
Economics-157175
Political Science-63--
Social Sciences-9--
Sociology-31--
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Divinity and Ministry---64
Religious, Sacred Music--2-
Theology--234
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History-295-
Arts Management--7-
Cinematography and Film--8-
Conducting--3-
Dance-18--
Drama-215-
Film Studies-19--
Fine Studio Arts-144-
Music-7--
Music History, Literature, and Theory--1-
Music Performance12816-
Music Theory and Composition----
Piano and Organ-18-
Voice and Opera-57-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 10,891
    • Undergraduate: 6,228 Graduate: 4,663
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 5,495 Female: 5,396
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,936 Female: 3,292
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 2,559 Female: 2,104
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 8,121 Part-Time: 2,770
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5,921 Part-Time: 307
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,200 Part-Time: 2,463
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien9238%
American Indian610.6%
Black6376%
Asian7066%
Hispanic8908%
White7,50769%
Unknown1672%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18710.7%
Ages 18-192,45623%
Ages 20-212,62924%
Ages 22-241,83617%
Ages 25-291,74516%
Ages 30-347967%
Ages 35-394684%
Ages 40-495485%
Ages 50-653183%
Age Over 65240.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,6922,258434
Faculty Status1,079698381
Tenured Faculty371371-
Graduate Assistants349-349
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,049663386
Primarily Instruction378-378
Primarily Research33-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial31130110
Other Professionals78876424
Technical and/or Paraprofessional54453014
Clerical And Secretarial33832513
Skilled Crafts5454-
Service and/or Maintenance9494-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$93,152 (660)$102,955 (420)$75,997 (240)
Professor$133,431 (194)$135,759 (159)$122,853 (35)
Associate Professor$89,859 (159)$91,894 (111)$85,154 (48)
Assistant Professor$84,380 (134)$87,808 (74)$80,151 (60)
Instructor$56,425 (2)$55,850 (1)$57,000 (1)
Lecturer$55,048 (165)$60,590 (71)$50,862 (94)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$93,152 (660)$102,955 (420)$75,997 (240)
Professor$133,431 (194)$135,759 (159)$122,853 (35)
Associate Professor$89,859 (159)$91,894 (111)$85,154 (48)
Assistant Professor$84,380 (134)$87,808 (74)$80,151 (60)
Instructor$56,425 (2)$55,850 (1)$57,000 (1)
Lecturer$55,048 (165)$60,590 (71)$50,862 (94)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$12,894,649$6,970,371$5,924,278
Ratio (%)100%54%46%
 
Participants
All Athletes472222250
Unduplicated Athletes428222206
Basketball291415
All Track Combined74-74
Football118118-
Golf18108
Rowing39-39
Soccer593227
Swimming and Diving593326
Tennis291514
Volleyball15-15
Equestrian32-32
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$524,388$123,201
Assistant Coaches-$122,387$53,203
 
Coaches
All Coaches542826
Basketball1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
All Track Combined3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Football1313-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1212-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Rowing3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Swimming and Diving633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Equestrian2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 88%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students77%
 
By Gender
Male73%
Female80%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien72%
American Indian60%
Black76%
Asian81%
Hispanic69%
White78%
Unknown75%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less62%
5 Years75%
6 Years77%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related99
Liquor Related2539
On Campus
Weapons Related11
Drug Related1912
Liquor Related97111
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape33
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary2121
Arson21
On Campus
Forcible Rape53
Robbery11
Aggravated Assault12
Burglary3430
Vehicle Theft68
Arson31
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