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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
- Website: www.smu.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 10,829
- College Alias: SMU
- College Mascot: Mustangs
Basic Information
- Student Services
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SMU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.smu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
- Professional Degree 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,722 | 4,531 | 8,253 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,741 (47%) | 2,392 (53%) | 4,133 (50%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 610 (35%) | 699 (29%) | 1,309 (32%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 977 | 75% |
| ACT ® Exam | 613 | 47% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 560 | 660 |
| SAT ® Math | 570 | 670 |
| SAT ® Writing | 560 | 650 |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 24 | 30 |
| ACT ® Math | 24 | 29 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SMU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 79%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 25% | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,227 | $4,356 | $3,666 | $13,482 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| Number in Default | 46 | 40 | 38 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,185 | 2,015 | 1,421 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $30,880 | $28,630 | $26,880 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $30,880 | $28,630 | $26,880 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $600 | $600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,995 | $10,115 | $9,208 |
| Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $44,275 | $40,745 | $38,088 |
| Out of State | $44,275 | $40,745 | $38,088 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $31,680 | $29,230 | $27,480 |
| Out of State | $31,680 | $29,230 | $27,480 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $31,680 | $29,230 | $27,480 |
| Out of State | $31,680 | $29,230 | $27,480 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $34,576 | $34,576 |
| Theology School | $15,216 | $15,216 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,829 Undergraduate: 6,176 Graduate: 3,367 Professional: 1,286
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,451 Female: 5,378
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,850 Female: 3,326
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,930 Female: 1,437
- Professional Gender Male: 671 Female: 615
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,010 Part-Time: 2,819
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,851 Part-Time: 325
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,044 Part-Time: 2,323
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,115 Part-Time: 171
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 892 | 8% |
| American Indian | 64 | 0.6% |
| Black | 615 | 6% |
| Asian | 737 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 849 | 8% |
| White | 7,640 | 71% |
| Unknown | 32 | 0.3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 71 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,430 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,645 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,714 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,614 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 844 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 540 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 631 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 330 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.09% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,544 | 2,153 | 391 |
| Faculty Status | 1,017 | 667 | 350 |
| Tenured Faculty | 363 | 363 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 222 | - | 222 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 989 | 639 | 350 |
| Primarily Instruction | 344 | - | 344 |
| Primarily Research | 6 | 6 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 274 | 268 | 6 |
| Other Professionals | 734 | 719 | 15 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 547 | 527 | 20 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 351 | 332 | 19 |
| Skilled Crafts | 52 | 52 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 83 | 83 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,313 (633) | $96,734 (418) | $68,997 (215) |
| Professor | $124,374 (189) | $126,783 (161) | $110,521 (28) |
| Associate Professor | $84,125 (155) | $86,590 (109) | $78,283 (46) |
| Assistant Professor | $78,487 (130) | $81,562 (81) | $73,405 (49) |
| Instructor | $101,100 (2) | $152,200 (1) | $50,000 (1) |
| Lecturer | $51,592 (152) | $56,491 (63) | $48,125 (89) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,313 (633) | $96,734 (418) | $68,997 (215) |
| Professor | $124,374 (189) | $126,783 (161) | $110,521 (28) |
| Associate Professor | $84,125 (155) | $86,590 (109) | $78,283 (46) |
| Assistant Professor | $78,487 (130) | $81,562 (81) | $73,405 (49) |
| Instructor | $101,100 (2) | $152,200 (1) | $50,000 (1) |
| Lecturer | $51,592 (152) | $56,491 (63) | $48,125 (89) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $10,694,931 | $5,918,522 | $4,776,409 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 447 | 220 | 227 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 414 | 220 | 194 |
| Basketball | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 56 | - | 56 |
| Football | 123 | 123 | - |
| Golf | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Rowing | 45 | - | 45 |
| Soccer | 53 | 29 | 24 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 51 | 27 | 24 |
| Tennis | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Equestrian | 29 | - | 29 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $449,889 | $110,105 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $90,047 | $48,436 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 53 | 28 | 25 |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 13 | 13 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 12 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rowing | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Equestrian | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 89%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 71% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 66% |
| Female | 75% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 61% |
| American Indian | 56% |
| Black | 55% |
| Asian | 81% |
| Hispanic | 71% |
| White | 72% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 56% |
| 5 Years | 69% |
| 6 Years | 71% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 12 | 20 |
| Liquor Related | 111 | 196 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 9 | 9 |
| Liquor Related | 39 | 168 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 13 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 30 | 37 |
| Vehicle Theft | 8 | 10 |
| Arson | 1 | 6 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 13 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 21 | 18 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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