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Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University
6425 Boaz Lane
Dallas, TX 75275


Fax number: (214) 768-0103
Website: https://www.smu.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 214 323-0672 0672
800 323-0672 0672 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: July 31
Application fee: $60
High school graduation is: required, GED is not accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: March 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 587
Number of early decision applications accepted: 416 (71%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.71
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 25%
Average SAT I: 709 verbal, 727 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1390 - 1500
Average ACT: 33 English, 30 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 31 - 34
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 17%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 21%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 16,150
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 8,439
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 738
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 3
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 55%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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