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Southern Methodist University, or SMU, is a private, coeducational university in University Park, Texas. It was established in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal and is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. It consistently ranks among the top three national universities in U.S. News & World Report's annual guidebook, America's Best Colleges. SMU offers an array of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It has seven degree-granting academic divisions. They are:
SMU's athletic teams are nicknamed the Mustangs. They participate in the NCAA's Division I (I-A for football) as a member of Conference USA (C-USA).
SMU is located in a large city, in Dallas, Texas. The school is officially a United Methodist school. SMU is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from SMU is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at the school often study music and business and management.
The admissions department at SMU does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 560 to 660 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 670 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, SMU tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 11,152 students (9,314 full-time equivalent).
SMU serves primarily full-time students. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Conference USA competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Methodist University
6425 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75275-0221
General Phone: (214) 768-2000
Admissions Phone: (214) 768-2058
Financial Aid Phone: (214) 768-2058
http://www.smu.edu
SMU awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 928 | finance, business management, marketing, accounting, financial management, entrepreneurship, MIS, accounting and management, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 560 | liberal arts and sciences, applied economics, English, political science, economics, history, peace and conflict resolution, anthropology, ... |
| Engineering | 326 | electrical engineering, systems engineering, engineering management, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, environmental engineering, operations research, civil engineering, ... |
| Law | 314 | law, international law, tax law, advanced legal research |
| Media | 191 | advertising, public relations, journalism, mass communication, radio and television |
| Therapy And Counseling | 142 | psychology, clinical psychology, music therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 134 | computer science, software engineering, computer support, information technology, computer engineering |
| Religion And Philosophy | 115 | ministry, theology, philosophy, religion, religious music |
| Education And Teaching | 100 | multilingual education, special ed, education, music teaching |
| Science | 74 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, biochemistry, geophysics |
| Music | 66 | music performance, piano, voice, music, conducting, music theory and composition |
| Fine Arts | 56 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Mathematics | 47 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 38 | drama, dance |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 27 | film studies |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 26 | real estate |
| Art Studies | 9 | arts management |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | public policy analysis |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | hazardous materials tech |
Number of programs and degrees for SMU in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,491 | 64 |
| Master's degree | 1,193 | 60 |
| First-professional degree | 323 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 103 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 53 | 16 |
In 2005, SMU had a total enrollment of 11,152 students (9,314 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 53% |
| Graduate | 37% |
| First Professional | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 55% |
| California | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
SMU offers campus housing for 2,600 of its 9,314 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Dallas, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,979 | 4,077 | 58% | 1,402 | 34% |
| Men | 3,150 | 1,650 | 52% | 648 | 39% |
| Women | 3,829 | 2,427 | 63% | 754 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 46% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (214) 768-2058
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,880 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,880 |
| Room and board | $ 9,208 |
| Room charge | $ 5,508 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
SMU participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 361300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (214) 768-2058
SMU has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 259 | 63 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 84 | 45 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 63 | 74 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 156 | $111,336 | 24 | $94,511 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 102 | $73,027 | 38 | $71,398 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 85 | $69,276 | 47 | $66,124 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 46 | $51,428 | 71 | $41,241 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 5 | $59,749 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 394 | $84,696 | 181 | $61,201 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Conference USA |
| Basketball | Conference USA |
| Track | Conference USA |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 166 | 117 | 283 |
| Football | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| Track | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 51 | 87 | 138 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Education, General
Music Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Construction Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
Systems Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
International Law and Legal Studies (LLM, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Anthropology, Other
Applied Economics
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
German Studies
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Italian Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SMU Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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