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Southern Methodist University is a private suburban institution in Dallas, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1424.
A mid-sized campus of 7.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
83% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $78,354 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $41,778.
Established
1911
Motto
Latin: Veritas liberabit vos
Mascot
Peruna
Type
Private research university
Conference
Division I FBS
Division
Division I
61%Acceptance
1424SAT Avg
7,106Students
11:1Student:Faculty
83%Grad Rate
$78,354Earnings 10yr
$41,778Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate61.2%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1424
Reading & WritingMid: 700
660730
MathMid: 725
660750
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 33
3034
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$64,460
Room & Board$18,230
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$82,532
Average Net Price$41,778
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$30,165
$30–48K$16,581
$48–75K$24,746
$75–110K$37,145
$110K+$57,595
Programs (228)
Student Body
Undergrads
7,106
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
12%
Race & Ethnicity
White 58%
Black 5%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 8%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate83.3%
Freshman Retention89.6%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$65,556
8 Years$77,799
10 Years$78,354
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$69,600
Men
$87,500
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Source: Wikipedia