Applying to SMU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
61.22%	1,410

Southern Methodist University's acceptance rate is 61.22% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 15,092 students applied and 9,240 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into SMU.

SMU's acceptance rate places 13rd out of 77 Texas colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,410 and the ACT score is 32 at SMU. SMU's SAT score is 2nd highest among 59 Texas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to SMU, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Southern Methodist University is 61.22% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.23%. 7,100 men and 7,992 women applied to SMU and 4,162 men and 5,078 women students were accepted.

Among them, 779 men and 813 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at SMU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at SMU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	15,092	7,100	7,992	0	0
Admitted	9,240	4,162	5,078	0	0
Enrolled	1,592	779	813	0	0
Acceptance Rate	61.22%	58.62%	63.54%	-	-
Yield	17.23%	18.72%	16.01%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Southern Methodist University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 264 students (17% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 235 students (15%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at SMU.

The median SAT score is 1,410 with 700 SAT EBRW and 710 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 730 and the 25^th percentile is 660. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 750 and 25^th percentile is 660 .

The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75^th percentile score of 34 and 25^th percentile score of 30 at SMU. The median ACT math score is 30 and the ACT English score is 34.

The SAT and ACT scores at Southern Methodist University are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,311, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at SMU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1320	1410	1480
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	660	700	730
SAT Math	660	710	750
ACT Composite	30	32	34
ACT Math	27	30	32
ACT English	31	34	35

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Southern Methodist University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at SMU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Southern Methodist University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

SMU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $60 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of Southern Methodist University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to SMU.

Admission Information for Applying to SMU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$60
Graduate Application Fees	$75
Admission Information	https://www.smu.edu/admission
Online Application	https://www.smu.edu/Admission/Apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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